California Associate with 5-7 years of labor and employment defense experience representing employers.
Must have experience in federal and state court litigation, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA litigation, and claims for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Key responsibilities include fact investigation, exposure analysis, managing discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, legal research, and advising clients on complex employment law compliance.
Experience with alternative dispute resolution, client counseling, and workplace investigations is valued.
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar are required.
The role offers remote or hybrid work options from the Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego areas.
Annual base salary ranges from $250,000 to $300,000.
An annual discretionary bonus is also provided.
Benefits include paid time off, a professional and client development allowance, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
A 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution) and parking benefit are also included.

Labor and Employment Associate

5-7 PQE · June 18, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Akerman LLP

5-7 PQE · June 18, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Salary

$250,000 - $300,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Class Action · Counseling · Litigation · Wage & Hour

Locations

San Diego · Los Angeles · Orange County

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Overview

California Associate with 5-7 years of labor and employment defense experience representing employers.
Must have experience in federal and state court litigation, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA litigation, and claims for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Key responsibilities include fact investigation, exposure analysis, managing discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, legal research, and advising clients on complex employment law compliance.
Experience with alternative dispute resolution, client counseling, and workplace investigations is valued.
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar are required.
The role offers remote or hybrid work options from the Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego areas.
Annual base salary ranges from $250,000 to $300,000.
An annual discretionary bonus is also provided.
Benefits include paid time off, a professional and client development allowance, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
A 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution) and parking benefit are also included.

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Last updated: August 3, 2026