Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected boutique employment law practice where your legal judgment directly helps businesses navigate complex workplace issues.
- Work on sophisticated employment litigation, PAGA and class action defense, workplace investigations, wage and hour matters, and day-to-day employment counseling.
- Build on your litigation experience while gaining meaningful exposure to proactive advice and counsel work.
- Collaborate closely with experienced employment attorneys who value practical, business-minded legal solutions.
- Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
- Earn performance-based bonuses, plus strong benefits including employer-supported health coverage, a 401k match, generous PTO, paid holidays, and additional insurance benefits.
- Take on meaningful responsibility with a team that is growing and committed to high-quality client service.
Location: Los Angeles, CA — Hybrid. Our team works in the office 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.
Note: Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. Basic employment law knowledge is required; this is not an entry-level position and we are looking for an attorney who can contribute with limited training.
About Us
We are a boutique employment law practice focused on helping California businesses proactively manage workplace risk and effectively resolve employment disputes. Our team provides practical, business-oriented counsel across employment litigation, workplace investigations, compliance, PAGA and class action defense, wage and hour matters, policies, and day-to-day HR issues. We value sound judgment, strong advocacy, collaboration, and building trusted relationships with our clients. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent employers in employment litigation and related civil litigation matters.
- Handle matters involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour claims, PAGA, class actions, and other employment disputes.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel on employment law and workplace issues.
- Conduct and assist with workplace investigations and advise clients on appropriate next steps.
- Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, agreements, severance documents, and related materials.
- Assist clients with compliance, risk management, and proactive employment law strategies.
- Develop case strategy, manage discovery, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation activities.
- Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and contribute to a sophisticated, growing employment law practice.
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license in good standing.
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
- Working knowledge of California employment law.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with experienced attorneys.
- Employment litigation, employment counseling, workplace investigations, PAGA, or class action experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong business judgment and a practical approach to client service.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to do substantive work, work directly with clients, and grow within a specialized employment law practice rather than being limited to one narrow piece of a case. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with practical, business-oriented advice, and we value attorneys who bring initiative, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in employment law. You will also enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, supportive colleagues, opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, and a benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance