What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Associate (3yrs) - Los Angeles position at Direct Counsel?
Employment Associate – Los Angeles, CA
Direct Counsel represents a leading AmLaw 100 firm seeking a talented Employment Associate to join its Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong employment counseling and litigation experience to work on sophisticated matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have approximately 3 years of employment law experience, with exposure to both counseling and litigation. Experience with restrictive covenants and trade secret disputes is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle employment counseling and litigation matters.
- Advise employers on a variety of workplace and employment issues.
- Assist with non-compete, restrictive covenant, and trade secret litigation.
- Support class action litigation matters.
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
- Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Collaborate with partners and clients on complex employment matters.
Qualifications
- 3 years of employment advice and litigation experience.
- Experience with non-compete/restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation preferred.
- Class action experience is a plus.
- Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Active California Bar admission required.
Why Join?
- Join a leading AmLaw 100 global law firm.
- Work on sophisticated employment matters with meaningful client exposure.
- Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative, supportive culture with a focus on career growth.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: 3 years
Compensation: $235,000–$455,000 , depending on class year and experience.
Salary : $235,000 - $455,000