Our client is seeking a California-admitted attorney to handle employment disputes and advise clients on workplace decisions. This Los Angeles role offers a mix of class and single-plaintiff litigation, day-to-day counseling, and support on employment agreements and workforce changes.
The Work
- Manage litigation tasks in class action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including research, drafting, and related case work in state and federal courts and before agencies.
- Work on class and collective action defense and PAGA claims, including disputes involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, and worker misclassification.
- Handle matters involving alleged harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination; trial experience is part of the requested background.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to a wide range of clients on state and federal employment-law issues and practical workplace questions.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination, and severance agreements, and advise on reductions in force.
- Counsel on restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, employee policies and training, and leave practices.
What You Bring
- At least two years of labor and employment experience, including litigation and advice-and-counsel work.
- Admission to practice law in California.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage-and-hour laws, the California Labor Code, and discrimination laws.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Experience with practice before state and federal courts and agencies; trial experience is requested.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Sound professional and business judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, communicate persuasively, and manage competing demands.
Why Consider It
This position combines courtroom and agency-facing employment work with practical advice to clients, giving you a varied practice across disputes, workplace policies, compensation, agreements, and workforce decisions.
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$365,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The role also offers medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), and a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.