What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Litigation Associate position at Boutique Recruiting?
Woodland Hills, CA
A premier national labor and employment law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate to join its Woodland Hills office. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of collaborative, high-performing attorneys in a firm that values autonomy, professional growth, and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of employment litigation experience, strong case-handling skills, and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are looking to grow within a national firm are encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $210,000 - $260,000 / year DOE
Employment Litigation Associate Responsibilities
A premier national labor and employment law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate to join its Woodland Hills office. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of collaborative, high-performing attorneys in a firm that values autonomy, professional growth, and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of employment litigation experience, strong case-handling skills, and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are looking to grow within a national firm are encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $210,000 - $260,000 / year DOE
Employment Litigation Associate Responsibilities
- Manage employment litigation matters, including drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, including dispositive motions, and taking and defending depositions
- Handle wage and hour cases, including class actions and PAGA claims
- Work collaboratively with multiple partners across various matters
- Engage with clients and maintain positive working relationships
- Stay current on employment law trends and regulatory updates
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to the California Bar and in good standing
- 3–6 years of employment litigation experience preferred
- Experience handling California wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA cases is highly preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
- Comfortable working in a team-based environment with a proactive, self-starter attitude
- Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic bonus structure
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Profit sharing, life and disability insurance, student loan refinancing, and more
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Holidays
- CLE and Bar dues fully paid
- Hybrid work flexibility after training
- Opportunities for advancement, including non-equity/equity partnership consideration
Salary : $210,000 - $260,000