Labor and Employment Attorney (Los Angeles) at Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Labor, Employment & Workplace Safety Associate
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Remote flexibility for CA-barred attorneys)
Salary: $210,000 – $365,000 + Bonus & Full Benefits
Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Labor, Employment & Workplace Safety (LEWS) practice in the firm’s Los Angeles office. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier practice and work on a broad range of high-level employment litigation and advisory matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle complex employment litigation, including:
Wage & hour class actions
PAGA claims
Single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases
Draft and review employment documents such as:
Offer letters, employment and separation agreements
Handbooks and workplace policies
Advise on labor and employment issues in the context of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
Optional: Support traditional labor relations matters (experience a plus, not required)
Engage directly with clients and work collaboratively with senior attorneys on case strategy and management
Requirements:
4–7 years of relevant employment litigation experience
Active California Bar membership (remote candidates within California or willing to relocate will be considered)
Exceptional legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team setting
Commitment to providing top-tier client service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Why Apply:
Work with a nationally recognized LEWS practice within a prestigious Amlaw 100 firm
Receive active mentorship from leaders in the field and take on significant responsibility and client interaction
Gain experience across litigation, counseling, and transactional work
Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Supportive and inclusive firm culture that fosters long-term career development
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