Employment Law Associate

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle a caseload of employer-side workplace disputes from intake through resolution, partnering closely with senior attorneys and clients. The position offers meaningful courtroom and arbitration exposure and a clear path to greater responsibility. What you'll do - Manage active workplace defense cases day to day, from individual claims to representative and class actions. - Drive the discovery process, including drafting and arguing motions and handling depositions for both sides of the table. - Build courtroom and arbitration skills, with chances to support at hearings and trials and step into larger roles over time. - Counsel employers on complex questions of workplace law. - Collaborate with partners and clients to shape case strategy from start to finish. Requirements What we're looking for - Roughly 3 to 7 years of litigation experience after bar admission, focused on California workplace law. - Defense-side experience only; candidates with plaintiff-side employment experience are not a fit. - Active membership in the California Bar. - Practical experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions and case management. - Experience with wage-and-hour representative actions and class action litigation. - Strong legal research and writing skills. - A collaborative, team-oriented approach and a clear commitment to building a career in this practice area. Bonus points - Work experience outside of law before attending law school. - Judicial clerkship experience. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 150,000 to 215,000 per year - Equity Location and work model - Los Angeles and Irvine, California, United States - Hybrid: at least 3 days per week in the office for the Irvine location; the Los Angeles location is more flexible - Full-time