Goodwin Recruiting · 6 days ago
Employment Law Associate (Plaintiff-Side Litigation) JN -122025-169072
Goodwin Recruiting is representing a well-established employment and labor law firm seeking a motivated Employment Law Associate to join its expanding team. The role offers direct mentorship from senior trial attorneys and hands-on litigation experience focused on employee rights and workplace justice.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct mentorship from senior trial attorneys
Gain hands-on litigation experience
Contribute to cases with statewide and national impact
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) and active California Bar membership
1–2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law or wage and hour disputes
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
Professional communication and teamwork skills
Eagerness to learn and grow in a plaintiff-side law firm environment (defense-to-plaintiff transitions welcome)
Preferred
Familiarity with California labor and employment law, PAGA claims, and class action litigation
Prior experience supporting discovery, depositions, and motion practice
Demonstrated passion for employee rights, workplace fairness, and complex civil litigation
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of projects
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Access to mentorship and professional development from leading employment lawyers
Exposure to class action litigation, wage and hour law, and appellate advocacy
Company
Goodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruiting is one of the top executive and management recruitment agencies nationwide.
Funding
Current Stage
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Goodwin Recruiting
2025-11-05
2025-01-07
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