Attorney – Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Full-Time | On-Site | Downtown Los Angeles, CA | $150K – $350K + Profit ShareIMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FORRoleThis role suits a driven California litigator — ideally 1–4 years in — who wants to specialize in management-side employment law at a firm where hard work is directly rewarded. Candidates must:Hold active California bar admissionHave 1–7 years of California civil litigation experienceBe authorized to work in the US without sponsorshipStrong civil litigators looking to retool into L&E will be considered. This is NOT remote or hybrid.About The OpportunityAssociates earn a guaranteed base, and once they demonstrate profitability, they're voted onto a monthly profit-share system that provides uncapped earning potential on top of salary. This isn't a typical BigLaw grind — it's a collegial, quality-driven firm where secretaries have 30-year tenures and partners have built full careers.What You'll Be DoingDefend employers in state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, and agency proceedings (DFEH/CRD, EEOC, DLSE)Draft motions, briefs, and legal arguments across an active management-side L&E docketHandle wage and hour defense — single-plaintiff and class/PAGA — plus discrimination, harassment, and retaliation mattersConduct depositions (observed early; your own as you develop)Draft employment contracts, severance agreements, handbooks, and policiesAdvise employers on day-to-day counseling matters: terminations, leaves, classificationWhat We're Looking For1–7 years of California litigation experience (sweet spot: 1–4 years)Strong legal research and writing skills with rigorous approach to work productDirect L&E defense experience is a plus — but the firm will train strong civil litigatorsFully in-person availability in downtown Los Angeles (no remote/hybrid)Core KeywordsLabor & Employment Associate; Management-Side; Wage & Hour Defense; PAGA; California Litigation; Profit Sharing; Downtown Los AngelesSkills: profit sharing,employment litigation,management,litigation,arguments,labor & employment,paga,wage & hour,wage,defense