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McGuireWoods LLP · 6 days ago

Labor & Employment Mid-level Associate

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$260K/yr - $380K/yr

3+ years exp

McGuireWoods LLP is one of the world’s leading law firms, and they are seeking a Mid-level Associate to join their Labor & Employment Department in Los Angeles. The role involves handling defense cases related to wage and hour class actions, advising clients on employment issues, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

ConsultingLegalProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Qualified candidates will have 3-6 years of relevant California L&E experience in a top 100 law firm setting working on defense of wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions (FLSA collective action experience is a plus), including handling discovery, witness interviews and class certification issues, with partner and/or senior attorney oversight

Experience in California defending single-plaintiff employment cases with partner and/or senior attorney oversight, including taking and defending depositions, preparing and responding to discovery, and drafting dispositive motions in state and federal court (and in arbitration)

Experience representing clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, on EEOC/CRD charges and in responses to demand letters

Strong academic background and demonstrate top-notch legal research, analysis and writing abilities, including fluent working knowledge, and understanding of California state and federal court procedural and evidence rules

Although not required, experience advising clients on California labor and employment issues is preferred

Please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams

Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills

Qualification

California L&E experienceDefense of wageHour actionsLegal researchAnalysisCalifornia BarInterpersonal skillsOral communication skillsWriting skills

Required

3-6 years of relevant California L&E experience in a top 100 law firm setting working on defense of wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions (FLSA collective action experience is a plus), including handling discovery, witness interviews and class certification issues, with partner and/or senior attorney oversight

Experience representing clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, on EEOC/CRD charges and in responses to demand letters

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams

Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills

California Bar is required

Preferred

Experience advising clients on California labor and employment issues is preferred

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities

Billable hours credit for pro bono work

Company

McGuireWoods LLP

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McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has earned the loyalty of its many longstanding clients with deep and broad legal experience; a passion for understanding their businesses and markets; innovative delivery of practical, business-minded solutions; and unmatched service.

Founded in 1834

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees