Labor & Employment Associate Attorney at Direct Counsel

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney – Orange County or Los Angeles

Direct 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