Employment Law Associate (Plaintiff-Side Litigation)

Recruiting Partner: Tony Trombetta

Beverly Hills, California | Legal | Not Remote | $150,000 to $225,000 | Job ID: 169072

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Employment Law Associate (Plaintiff-Side Litigation)

Our client, a well-established employment and labor law firm, is seeking a motivated Employment Law Associate to join its expanding team. The firm handles high-profile wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, and employment litigation on behalf of workers across California.

This position provides direct mentorship from senior trial attorneys, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to contribute to cases with statewide and national impact. It’s a great fit for an early-career attorney who wants to grow within a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on employee rights and workplace justice.

Employment Law Associate – Benefits and Compensation

  • Competitive base salary: $130,000 – $175,000, plus bonus potential
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Access to mentorship and professional development from leading employment lawyers
  • Exposure to class action litigation, wage and hour law, and appellate advocacy

Junior Employment Law Associate – Requirements and Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and active California Bar membership
  • 1–2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law or wage and hour disputes
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
  • Professional communication and teamwork skills
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a plaintiff-side law firm environment (defense-to-plaintiff transitions welcome)

Preferred Background and Skills

  • Familiarity with California labor and employment law, PAGA claims, and class action litigation
  • Prior experience supporting discovery, depositions, and motion practice
  • Demonstrated passion for employee rights, workplace fairness, and complex civil litigation
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of projects

 

JOB ID: 169072

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