Associate Attorney

Career Consulting Partners is partnered with a boutique law firm dedicated to providing businesses with a broad range of legal services. We are seeking a 2 - 4 year Labor & Employment Litigator to join their team!  The ideal candidate will have hands-on litigation and counseling experience, be able to manage a case load under supervision, contribute to drafting motions, pleadings, and policies, and engage directly with clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of labor & employment matters (including class actions / PAGA, wage & hour, harassment & discrimination, trade secrets, employee policies, leaves, WARN / RIFs, and training programs), in a collegial environment with strong mentorship and professional growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on California and federal labor & employment laws (e.g. wage & hour, PAGA, discrimination, leave laws, etc.).
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other filings in both state and federal courts.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including case intake, factual investigation, depositions, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Counsel clients on compliance with labor & employment laws: handbook/policy development, employee discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, WARN Act obligations, trade secret protection, drug & alcohol testing, etc.
• Advise and/or conduct training for management and/or HR on workplace issues (harassment, discrimination, performance issues, leave rights, etc.).
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and client deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and communicate with clients regarding case status, legal risk, and compliance best practices.
• Stay current on evolving case law and regulatory developments in California and federal labor/employment law.
• Assist in firm business development: contribute to writing or editing firm publications, blog posts, proposals, or presentations in the labor & employment field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to the California Bar with good standing.
• 2-4 years of litigation experience in labor & employment law
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, employment policies, and conducting depositions/participating in hearings is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with class action / PAGA claims, wage & hour issues, harassment & discrimination claims, leaves (CFRA, FMLA, Pregnancy Disability, etc.), reductions in force / WARN Act, and trade secret protections.
• Excellent people skills; ability to work with clients, HR personnel, and management.
• Self-motivated, well organized, able to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and support staff.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Salary: $140,000 - $180,000.00
• Commitment to an in-office schedule of 2–4 days per week to foster collaboration and strengthen client service
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of labor & employment matters in Southern California under seasoned litigators.
• Mentorship and professional growth within a firm well-regarded for its litigation and appellate work.
• Substantial client contact and responsibility early in your career.
• Supportive work environment, including resources for research, staff, and continued learning.
• Benefits package (health, retirement, etc.).

LOCATION:

• Woodland Hills, CA 
• Hybrid work schedule (commitment to an in-office schedule of 2–4 days per week to foster collaboration and strengthen client service)

***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***