Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer

$170K — $215K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of civil litigation experience in California, including discovery and motion practice
  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance
  • Exceptional writing and oral advocacy abilities
  • Experience with FEHA, agency complaints, and wage & hour issues is advantageous
  • Licensed to practice in California

Responsibilities

  • Engage in complex civil litigation across labor and employment matters
  • Prepare and argue motions, conduct discovery, and support trial preparations
  • Collaborate with clients from various industries on legal strategies
  • Provide counseling and compliance audits related to employment law
  • Contribute to a supportive and dynamic team environment

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options to enhance work-life balance
  • Personalized mentorship and development programs
  • Opportunity for direct client contact and responsibility on significant cases
  • Team-oriented culture with low employee turnover
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Robust benefits package including paid parental leave and FSAs
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer is looking for driven Associate Attorneys with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join our Labor & Employment team in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a stellar opportunity for a litigator who is eager to dive into the full spectrum of labor and employment matters-including single-plaintiff cases, wage & hour class and PAGA actions, counseling, and compliance audits -alongside a supportive and dynamic team.

You will tackle cutting-edge legal issues, collaborate with clients in a broad array of industries, and gain meaningful courtroom and case handling experience, all in a culture that values mentorship, flexibility, and long-term growth.

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of civil litigation experience in California, including discovery, motion practice, and, ideally, trial prep and trial
  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with partners
  • Exposure to FEHA, agency complaints, wage & hour, and related employment law issues is a plus
  • Licensed to practice in CA

Benefits
  • Options for a hybrid schedule to promote work-life balance
  • Mentorship and development programs tailored to your individual goals and growth
  • Direct client contact and responsibility on high-level matters
  • A collegial team with low turnover
  • Competitive compensation and multiple bonus opportunities
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • A robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, FSAs, paid parental leave, and more


Salary Range: $170,000 to $215,000

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