Associate position within a Labor & Employment group, requiring 3-5 years of experience.
Represent employers in high-stakes single plaintiff employment disputes and complex wage and hour class actions.
Advise clients on proactive workforce practices and policy development.
Salary starts at $260,000+, adjusted based on class year and experience.
Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws is required.
Demonstrated experience litigating employment disputes, including single plaintiff discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour class actions.
Proven litigation skills, including taking and defending depositions, drafting substantive motions (e.g., motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment), and appearing in court for contested hearings.
Experience advising clients on restrictive covenant issues under California law.
Expertise in California wage and hour compliance, including reviewing/revising employer policies and managing wage and hour audits.
Prior experience with Traditional Labor matters is a plus, but not required.

February 24, 2026

Labor and Employment Associate

Labor & EmploymentClass ActionCounselingLitigationWage & Hour

Dechert LLPLos Angeles

Practice area

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

PQE

3-5 years

Location

Los Angeles, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Associate position within a Labor & Employment group, requiring 3-5 years of experience.
Represent employers in high-stakes single plaintiff employment disputes and complex wage and hour class actions.
Advise clients on proactive workforce practices and policy development.
Salary starts at $260,000+, adjusted based on class year and experience.
Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws is required.
Demonstrated experience litigating employment disputes, including single plaintiff discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour class actions.
Proven litigation skills, including taking and defending depositions, drafting substantive motions (e.g., motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment), and appearing in court for contested hearings.
Experience advising clients on restrictive covenant issues under California law.
Expertise in California wage and hour compliance, including reviewing/revising employer policies and managing wage and hour audits.
Prior experience with Traditional Labor matters is a plus, but not required.

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Last updated: July 8, 2026