About The Role

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Flexible

A highly regarded California law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its established L&E practice.

This associate will work with several Labor & Employment partners , providing broad exposure to employment counseling, litigation, and traditional labor law matters . The team also works closely with the firm's Government practice when public-sector clients have labor and employment needs.

Responsibilities may include employment advice & counsel, workplace investigations and compliance matters, employment litigation, collective bargaining, union-related matters, grievances, labor arbitrations, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.

This opportunity is particularly attractive for an attorney who wants a diverse practice and exposure to multiple partners, clients, and industries.

Requirements

Several years of substantive California Labor & Employment experience
Traditional labor law experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of California and federal employment laws
Experience providing employment advice & counsel
Meaningful employment litigation experience
Experience with collective bargaining, unions, grievances, or labor-management relations is highly valued
Ability to independently manage significant portions of matters
Strong research, writing, advocacy, and client-service skills
California Bar admission in good standing
Public entity, government agency, or unionized employer experience is a plus
1,800 credited-hour requirement , with only 1,700 client-billable hours

Candidates should have an established L&E foundation and be prepared to take on meaningful responsibility as a true mid-level associate.

Benefits

Credit for up to 150 pro bono hours + 50 impact/community hours
Productivity bonuses beginning at approximately 1,850 hours
Bonus opportunities generally ranging from approximately 10%–20% of base compensation , depending on productivity
Additional discretionary bonus opportunities
Flexible hybrid environment with no firmwide mandatory office-day requirement
Eight California office options, including Costa Mesa/Orange County
Potential $15,000–$30,000 sign-on or make-whole bonus for qualified laterals
Defined Senior Associate, Counsel, and Partnership career paths
Professional and business-development support
Opportunity to work with multiple L&E partners and the firm's Government practice
Broad exposure to both traditional labor and employment matters