Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join a growing and sophisticated employment law practice in Los Angeles. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on a broad range of employment counseling and litigation matters while collaborating with a nationally recognized practice group.

The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of experience handling employment litigation and counseling matters, including wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff employment disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a wide range of employment law issues and workplace compliance matters
• Defend clients in wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters, and employment litigation
• Handle single-plaintiff claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation-related filings
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in trial preparation and trial proceedings
• Collaborate closely with clients and attorneys on litigation strategy and risk management initiatives

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of labor and employment law experience
• Significant experience in employment counseling and litigation
• Experience handling wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff employment claims
• Superior legal research, writing, and motion drafting skills
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Trial and/or substantial trial preparation experience
• Restrictive covenant and traditional labor experience is a plus
• Strong academic credentials and communication skills
• Active California Bar admission required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $215,000 – $255,000
• 4x4 Hybrid Model (in-office Wednesdays plus four additional in-office days per month)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a growing national Labor & Employment practice
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.