LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

NON-PARTNERSHIP TRACK

Location: LOS ANGELES, CA

HYBRID - Telecommuting arrangements may be considered from a home office located in any location within California, but Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco is preferred. Active California bar membership is required. 

Our client, an international AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Boston team in a salaried, non-partnership track role. This benefits-eligible position offers a reduced billable hour target (1400-1700) and the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters for high-profile clients within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in CALIFORNIA, in good standing
• 6+ years of substantive labor & employment experience at a law firm of comparable rank
• Extensive litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, and handling hearings
• Ability to confidently engage directly with clients and run cases independently, managing deadlines and overseeing case strategy
• Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills, along with demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a client-service mindset

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation
• Take and defend depositions and engage in motion practice
• Draft discovery and other litigation-related documents, including memoranda, briefs, motions, and pleadings
• Participate in trials and contribute to trial preparation
• Independently progress employment law cases from inception through resolution
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive, client-focused legal solutions
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to join a premier Labor & Employment practice that represents leading companies across diverse industries. Attorneys in this group enjoy high-level, hands-on experience from the outset—handling complex cases and advising sophisticated clients, while benefiting from mentorship by top-tier partners. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence, and professional growth, empowering its attorneys to take ownership of their work in an environment that values initiative and innovation. With a reduced billable hour goal of 1400–1800 hours and a hybrid or telecommuting work arrangement (in MA with Boston preferred), this is an ideal role for attorneys seeking to elevate their practice in the employment law field without the expectations of a traditional partnership-track position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $165,000 – $265,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; 529 College Savings Plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; time off; wellness initiatives; commuter benefits; and employee assistance programs
• Additional Perks: Sabbatical program, student loan refinancing support, relocation expenses, bar expenses and bar leave, concierge program, fertility treatments, adoption expenses, and corporate discounts

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.