Job Description
Job Description
Labor & Employment Associate Attorney – Orange County or Los Angeles
Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join a highly respected, full-service law firm with offices in both Orange County and Los Angeles.
The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of employment litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on wage and hour class actions. This role offers the opportunity to work across single-plaintiff and class action matters, while also providing day-to-day employment counseling to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
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Litigate wage and hour class and representative actions
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Handle single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims
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Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
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Provide employment law counseling on issues such as leaves, accommodations, discipline/termination, and compliance
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(Optional but preferred) Assist with traditional labor matters
Qualifications:
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4+ years of Labor & Employment experience, with wage and hour class action experience required
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Prior experience advising employers on workplace compliance and risk management
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California Bar admission required
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Strong academic credentials and writing skills
Compensation:
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Base salary: $250,000 – $275,000
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Total compensation potential (including discretionary bonus): $375,000 – $425,000+, based on billable performance
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Origination credit available for business brought in