EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
A well-established and respected litigation firm based in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a full-time Employment Attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, particularly in handling wage & hour claims, class actions, and complex employment litigation.
This is a hands-on role for a driven attorney who is confident managing cases from intake through settlement and thrives in a collaborative, high-performance legal environment.
- Key Practice Areas
- Wage & Hour Disputes
- PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) Claims
- Class Action Employment Litigation
- Wrongful Termination
- Harassment & Discrimination Claims
- California Labor Code Violations
- Core Responsibilities
- Manage employment litigation cases from pre-litigation through resolution
- Draft complaints, motions, arbitration demands, pleadings, and supporting briefs
- Propound and respond to discovery in a timely and strategic manner
- Take and defend depositions, including those of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Analyze and summarize medical records and employment documents relevant to the case
- Argue motions and oppositions in court or arbitration settings
- Work closely with clients, co-counsel, and firm partners to advance litigation strategy
- Ensure that all procedural deadlines are met and cases move forward effectively
- Qualifications
- 3+ years of employment litigation experience
- Strong knowledge of California employment law and procedural rules
- Experience in wage & hour, class actions, PAGA, and discrimination matters
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Proven ability to manage discovery, draft pleadings, and argue motions
- Confident in deposition and courtroom settings
- Familiarity with complex, high-stakes litigation a plus
- Compensation & Benefits
- PTO
- Paid time off for personal and vacation use
- Health Insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision (50% employer-paid)
- 401(k)
- Eligible after one year with discretionary employer match
- Federal Holidays
- 9 paid holidays annually
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Accrual-based vacation and sick time
- Professional Coverage
- MCLE credit fees and annual bar dues covered
- Paid Parking
- Firm covers onsite parking in Downtown LA
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits :
401(k)Health insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceApplication Question(s) :
# of Years in Employment / Labor Law?Are you licensed and in good standing with the California Bar?Location :
Los Angeles, CA (Preferred)Work Location : Remote