Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Orange County or Los AngelesDirect Counsel is seeking a
Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join a
highly respected, full-service law firm with offices in both
Orange County and Los Angeles.
The ideal candidate will have
4+ years of employment litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on
wage and hour class actions. This role offers the opportunity to work across
single-plaintiff and class action matters, while also providing
day-to-day employment counseling to clients.
Key Responsibilities:- Litigate wage and hour class and representative actions
- Handle single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims
- Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
- Provide employment law counseling on issues such as leaves, accommodations, discipline/termination, and compliance
- (Optional but preferred) Assist with traditional labor matters
Qualifications:- 4+ years of Labor & Employment experience, with wage and hour class action experience required
- Prior experience advising employers on workplace compliance and risk management
- California Bar admission required
- Strong academic credentials and writing skills
Compensation:- Base salary: $250,000 - $275,000
- Total compensation potential (including discretionary bonus): $375,000 - $425,000+, based on billable performance
- Origination credit available for business brought in
