Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 international law firm , is seeking a talented mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join their premier Labor & Employment Group , supporting the California practice in Los Angeles and San Francisco . This role offers the opportunity to represent sophisticated employers in complex labor and employment (L&E) disputes, with a particular focus on wage and hour class actions, while collaborating with a nationally recognized team.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record

Active Bar Admission in California , in good standing

3–5 years of substantive employment litigation experience

Extensive experience defending wage & hour claims , including class action lawsuits

Strong legal research and writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality, strategic work product

Experience drafting key legal documents and managing discovery

Desire for trial work

Ability to work efficiently within a team-focused, high-performance environment

Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining strong professional relationships

Key Responsibilities

Handle complex employment litigation matters, including the defense of wage & hour claims and wage & hour class actions

Draft and refine pleadings, motions, class certification briefs, and related filings

Participate in trials and contribute to trial preparation work

Manage and oversee discovery , including written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation

Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across the firm's CA offices to develop litigation strategies

Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on evolving class action issues

Maintain clear, client-ready communication and deliver practical guidance

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of the nation’s most sophisticated Labor and Employment practices . Attorneys in this group enjoy early responsibility, high-level client engagement, and exposure to cutting-edge employment issues. You will work alongside top employment litigators who are shaping the legal landscape in wage-and-hour class action litigation. The practice is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, innovative strategies, and high-impact litigation successes , providing associates with an excellent platform to develop their practice.

With the firm's collegial culture , commitment to excellence , and investment in attorneys' long-term professional growth , this role is ideal for a driven associate looking to expand their practice into trial work and make an impact in the dynamic labor and employment field of law.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary : Expected annual base salary range is $250,000-$310,000 , as determined by experience and market factors

Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Application Requirements

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

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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