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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
WAGE & HOUR CLASS ACTION AND PAGA FOCUS

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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Our client, a prominent AmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a talented Mid to Senior-Level Associate Attorney to join their nationally-recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility in complex wage and hour class action and PAGA representative matters, with meaningful client interaction, mentorship opportunities, and a pathway toward partnership for driven, high-performing attorneys.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 4+ years of substantive labor & employment litigation experience, specifically with Wage & Hour class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative action matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and serve as lead or point person on litigation teams
• Deposition and/or courtroom experience required
• Employment counseling experience preferred
• Experience supervising junior associates and staff, and serving as primary client contact
• Proven project management skills and ability to independently advance case strategy
• Collegial, team-oriented, driven, and committed to professional excellence
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical competencies

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Wage & Hour class and PAGA representative action litigation from inception through resolution
• Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor on case strategy and execution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; conduct depositions; appear in court as needed
• Oversee and coordinate e-discovery and written discovery efforts
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff
• Collaborate with practice leaders to support business development and long-term practice growth initiatives

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the country's premier Labor & Employment teams, ranked by Vault as a top-20 best L&E practice to work for. Associates in this group enjoy a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth, with direct access to high-profile clients and complex matters. The firm is deeply committed to fostering a supportive environment where attorneys can build long-term, rewarding careers in employment litigation while maintaining work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $310,000-$415,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; HSA/FSA plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; back-up childcare
• Additional Perks: college savings plan, college coaching, wellness and mental health support, concierge services, and pet insurance

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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