Labor & Employment Associate

Labor & Employment Associate Opportunities | Am Law Firms | CA

I am currently working with the leadership of an elite AmLaw 100 firm to identify top-tier L&E associates for multiple high-priority, unposted needs across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

These are not just jobs. These are career-defining opportunities at firms with nationally recognized Labor & Employment practices and a genuine investment in their people.

Highlights

Exceptional Compensation: Base salary ranging from $225K–$450K depending on seniority and class year, plus strong bonus structures — at the very top of the market.

Substantive & Varied Work: A true mix of employer defense litigation and advisory/counseling work — single-plaintiff matters, wage & hour, PAGA, class and collective actions, and motion practice — for Fortune 500 companies, leading tech firms, and major financial institutions.

Real Responsibility from Day One: You won't be stuck in the library. Associates here take ownership of depositions, motions, and client relationships earlier than at most firms.

Real Partnership Track: These firms promote from within. You'll work directly with partners who are invested in your growth and provide a transparent, non-bureaucratic path to partnership.

Mentorship-Driven Culture: Lean, collaborative teams where your contribution is seen and your development is prioritized from day one.

Flexibility Built In: Hybrid work arrangements across all office locations.

Ideal Candidate

• 2–7 years of Labor & Employment experience, ideally on the management/employer defense side
• Experience in single-plaintiff litigation, wage & hour, PAGA, or class and collective actions
• California Bar admission required
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills

If you are open to a confidential "state of the market" conversation — whether the timing is right or not — I'd love to connect.

📩 jravdin@wegmanpartners.com | 310-500-9078