Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate
El Segundo, CA - Onsite/ Hybrid (DOE)
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
A well-established plaintiff-side employment law boutique in El Segundo is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 1-7 years of experience to join its growing practice. The firm is widely respected in Southern California for sophisticated litigation, thoughtful advocacy, and a genuinely supportive work environment.
Associates are given meaningful responsibility and are deeply involved in all aspects of litigation, including strategy, discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediation, and settlement.
This opportunity stands out in the employment law market for several reasons:
- Direct Partner Access: Associates work closely with senior attorneys and firm leadership, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship without bureaucracy.
- Comprehensive Litigation Experience: Attorneys are not siloed and receive full exposure to every stage of complex litigation.
- Strong Market Reputation: The firm is known for high-quality work, ethical advocacy, and excellent results.
- Supportive, Low-Ego Culture: Collegial, professional, and collaborative environment with genuinely good people.
- Work-Life Balance That's Respected: Standard business hours are the norm, weekends are rare, and the firm is especially supportive of attorneys with young families.
- Long-Term Growth & Upside: Clear path for development with consistent raises, performance bonuses, and origination incentives.
Qualifications
- 1-7 years of meaningful litigation experience, BIG PLUS for a focus on wage & hour class actions and/or PAGA
- Experience in California state and federal courts
- Proven ability to:
- Take and defend depositions
- Handle court appearances
- Draft pleadings, motions, mediation briefs, and settlement agreements
- Strong client advocacy and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and support partners at a high level
- Open to candidates from plaintiff or defense backgrounds
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $120,000 - $220,000 (DOE)
- Annual raises
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Origination credit:
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.