LA - Labor & Employment (Single Plaintiff) Sr. Associate Attorney
Salary: $325,000 - $415,000 per year
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: October 21 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
SINGLE-PLAINTIFF LITIGATION FOCUS
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Our client, a prominent AmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a talented Senior-Level Associate Attorney to join their nationally-recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in Los Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in high-stakes single-plaintiff employment litigation while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. The position offers meaningful client interaction, significant case management responsibility, and the chance to help grow a thriving practice.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
- 5+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, with a focus on single-plaintiff, high-stakes cases
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and serve as lead or point person on litigation matters
- Deposition and courtroom experience, with familiarity in Federal Court Rules and E-Discovery
- Experience supervising junior associates and staff, and acting as primary client contact
- Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
- Strong project management, leadership, and client-relations skills
- Collaborative, collegial, and committed to professional excellence
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage single-plaintiff employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing practical and strategic legal advice
- Conduct depositions, draft pleadings and motions, and represent clients in hearings and court proceedings
- Oversee written discovery and e-discovery processes, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and staff on litigation strategy and execution
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and firm leadership to support practice growth and client development initiatives
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the country’s premier Labor & Employment teams, ranked by Vault as a top-20 best L&E practice to work for. Associates in this group enjoy a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth, with direct access to high-profile clients and complex matters. The firm is deeply committed to fostering a supportive environment where attorneys can build long-term, rewarding careers in employment litigation while maintaining work-life balance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $325,000-$415,000, as determined by experience and market factors
- Bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; HSA/FSA plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; back-up childcare
- Additional Perks: college savings plan, college coaching, wellness and mental health support, concierge services, and pet insurance
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.