Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Location: Century City, CA Job Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Hybrid - approximately 3 days per week in the office Position Overview Our client is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Associates with 4-7 years of experience for a position in Century City office. The ideal candidate will have substantial Labor & Employment litigation experience, particularly involving single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge litigation, wage-hour matters, and class and collective actions. Key Practice Areas Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Single-plaintiff employment litigation Discrimination litigation Wrongful discharge Wage-and-hour litigation Wage-hour class actions PAGA litigation Class and collective actions Other Labor & Employment matters Key Responsibilities Handle Labor & Employment litigation matters from inception through resolution. Manage single-plaintiff employment disputes and increasingly complex cases. Assist with wage-hour class, collective, and PAGA matters. Conduct legal research and analyze complex employment-law issues. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and settlement-related documents. Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings. Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel. Take increasing responsibility for matters with minimal supervision. Develop practical and effective solutions to complex legal issues. Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals. Maintain strong client relationships and provide high-quality client service. Meet the annual 1,950 billable-hour requirement. Required Qualifications 4-7 years of Labor & Employment litigation experience. Active California Bar admission and good standing. Strong legal research and writing skills. Excellent analytical, advocacy, and communication skills. Strong academic credentials. Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines. Ability and willingness to take ownership of routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an intellectually curious and proactive litigator who demonstrates strong judgment, analytical ability, and practical problem-solving skills. The attorney should be comfortable working independently, communicating effectively with clients and opposing counsel, and developing into a trusted member of the Labor & Employment practice.