Employment Litigation Associate Attorney (Defense)
Direct CounselLos Angeles, California, United States • Palo Alto, California, United States • San Diego, California, United States • San Francisco, California, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
235000 - 365000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Employment Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm in one of its California offices, handling labor and employment matters, including wage and hour class, collective, and PAGA actions, and single-plaintiff litigation.
Requirements
- 2+ years of labor and employment experience
- Strong knowledge of California Labor Code and federal employment laws
- Experience defending class actions, collective actions, and PAGA claims
- Practice experience before state and federal courts and administrative agencies
- Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, and litigation management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated business judgment and client counseling ability
- Active California Bar admission required
- Trial experience highly preferred
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan