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Jobot

Employment Litigation Associate

Jobot, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Our team is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our Employment Law practice. You will represent employers in sensitive workplace matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour claims, and more.

Base Pay Range $120,000 – $160,000 per year

A Bit About Us We are a dynamic law firm providing employment legal services to leading companies.

Why Join Us?

Work on meaningful, high‑stakes employment matters

Develop expertise in employer‑defense and employment counseling

Collaborative environment with mentors and senior attorneys

Exposure to litigation and advisory work

Contribute to thought leadership and client education

Competitive compensation and benefits

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour claims, and contract disputes

Handle representative and class actions (e.g., PAGA) under supervision

Provide counseling to clients on employment issues such as classification, contractor analyses, leaves of absence, policies, discipline, contracts, investigations, compliance audits, and business‑minded advice

Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, and support staff on case strategy

Participate in mediation, settlement negotiations, and, when needed, trial or hearing preparation

Stay current on employment laws and communicate updates to clients and internally

Qualifications & Skills

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

2–5 years of substantive experience in employment law or complex litigation

Experience defending employers in employment‑related matters

Comfortable handling representative or class claims (or willing to develop skills)

Strong drafting, writing, analytical, and research skills

Excellent client‑facing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize tasks

Sound practical judgment with a business‑oriented mindset

Ready to assist in business development activities

Admission to the state bar (or ability to gain admission) where the role is based

Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, WARN, wage & hour laws, and current legal trends

Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment and celebrate diversity. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Legal

Industries Legal Services, Law Practice, and Government Administration

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