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 litigation experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
  • Other civil litigation experience is welcome, particularly in wage & hour and PAGA claims.
  • Strong writing, research, and analytical skills required.
  • Outstanding academic credentials are necessary.
  • California bar license in good standing is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a diverse range of litigation matters in employment law and related fields.
  • Engage with sophisticated clients on complex legal issues.
  • Conduct thorough research and draft legal documents.
  • Collaborate with a large team on multi-faceted cases.
  • Assume increasing responsibility for cases based on experience level.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule.
  • Collegial and collaborative work environment with low turnover.
  • Opportunity for direct client interaction and significant case responsibility.
  • Access to formal mentorship and training programs.
  • Competitive compensation with multiple bonus programs.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our Woodland Hills, CA office. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide range of litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that focuses on employment law issues, including single plaintiff FEHA matters, wage & hour matters, PAGA claims and class action work, as well as commercial litigation and privacy litigation.

Requirements
  • Labor and employment litigation experience is preferred; however other civil litigation experience is also welcome. Wage & hour and PAGA experience is also a plus.
  • Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.
  • The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters (commensurate with level of experience), and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.

Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid schedule.
  • Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
  • Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
  • Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
  • Competitive compensation and several bonus programs.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
  • Robust benefits package including: health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.


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

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