Labor & Employment Associate - Los Angeles

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a partner-track associate to join the Labor & Employment practice group in our Los Angeles office. We are seeking candidates who have 4 - 6 years of substantive experience in employment litigation defense and wage/hour class actions. Strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and ability to work cross-office are required. We encourage those who share our dedication to client service and philosophy of collaborative teamwork to apply.

Faegre Drinker’s Labor & Employment group has been ranked repeatedly as one of the top practices in the country by Chambers USA, and the group was recently recognized by BTI as a Leader in Complex Employment Litigation and as a Leader in Employment Litigation. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Please contact Emily Reichs, Director of Lateral Recruiting, with any questions at emily.reichs@faegredrinker.com.

Faegre Drinker is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position in the Los Angeles office is $280,000 - $315,000. Compensation for this position in other offices will vary; the anticipated compensation range for other locations is available here.

Actual initial salary will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law. The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.