What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate - Trial & Defense - Labor & Employment position at Permanent Placements LLC?
Permanent Placements is seeking a Senior Associate with 5–8 years of labor and employment litigation experience to join a growing Trial & Defense practice serving California employers. This is a high-exposure litigation role handling complex employment disputes in state and federal courts.
Work Structure:
This position operates with a remote structure. Attorneys are not required to maintain a traditional in-office schedule. However, candidates must reside in the Los Angeles area and be available to attend in-person depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and client meetings as required. This role offers flexibility while maintaining active courtroom and client-facing responsibilities.
The Practice:
The group represents employers in matters including:
- Discrimination and retaliation claims
- Reasonable accommodation disputes
- Advice and counsel regarding discipline and termination
- Litigation in California state and federal courts
- This is a hands-on litigation position with meaningful responsibility.
Responsibilities:
- Manage approximately 10–20 active matters
- Investigate claims and develop case strategy
- Respond to complaints in state and federal court
- Draft and respond to discovery
- Review and analyze documents for production
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft pleadings and motions
- Attend hearings and argue motions
- Prepare pre-trial and trial materials
- Participate in mediations and trials
- Communicate directly with clients
Qualifications:
- 5–8 years of labor and employment litigation experience
- Active California Bar admission
- Strong academic credentials
- Experience across all phases of litigation
- Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters
Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary: $175,000 – $240,000
Additional benefits include:
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Monthly bonus opportunity (up to $2,000 per month)
- Student loan repayment benefit ($250/month)
- Flexible paid time off
- Six months fully paid parental leave
- $300 annual wellness benefit and a dedicated wellbeing day
- Mentorship and professional development support
- Referral bonus program
Confidential inquiries always welcome.
Salary : $175,000 - $240,000