Posted 03/19/2026
Job Number: 15848
Associate, Labor and Employment – Encino
Encino, CA • Hybrid
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $160,000 - $250,000 / Annually
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Job Description
Position Title: Associate, Labor and Employment – Encino
The Associate, Labor and Employment role offers a unique opportunity to support the defense of employment matters through comprehensive legal tasks. This position involves drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery, as well as conducting legal research and managing case workflows. The associate will play a critical role in assisting with depositions, hearings, and trial preparation while serving as a primary contact for clients and agencies. The firm fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging associates to take ownership of their cases and provide practical legal guidance. Candidates should be prepared to manage a billable workload in a fast-paced setting while contributing to a positive team culture.
Salary Range: $160,000 – $250,000 / Year DOE
Associate, Labor and Employment – Encino Responsibilities:
- Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery with increasing independence
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy with partner guidance
- Support trial preparation, including exhibits and witness preparation
- Manage day-to-day case workflow and deadlines
- Review and analyze documents to identify key facts and risks
- Oversee organization of case files and materials
- Draft and manage responses to EEOC / CRD (DFEH) complaints
- Attend mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
- Attend or take/defend depositions
- Communicate directly with government agencies
- Take ownership of position statements and submissions
- Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients (HR, management)
- Advise on employment issues, investigations, and risk mitigation
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance
Associate, Labor and Employment – Encino Requirements:
- Must have 2+ years defense side litigation with employment & labor law
- Experience drafting pleadings
- Experience writing motions
- Experience with discovery
- Experience attending (or taking) depositions
- JD degree
- Admitted to practice in California
- Mature and driven personality
- Preferred candidates will have represented employers in wrongful termination, employment discrimination and wage and hour cases
- Bilingual with Spanish is preferred
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401K with profit sharing
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Unlimited PTO + Holidays
If you are an Associate, Labor and Employment – Encino looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-BM1
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