Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Direct CounselLos Angeles, California, United States • California, United States
Posted October 14, 2025
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
Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join a highly respected, full-service law firm with offices in both Orange County and Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of employment litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on wage and hour class actions.
Requirements
- 4+ years of Labor & Employment experience, with wage and hour class action experience required
- Prior experience advising employers on workplace compliance and risk management
- California Bar admission required
- Strong academic credentials and writing skills
Benefits
- Base salary: $250,000 – $275,000
- Total compensation potential (including discretionary bonus): $375,000 – $425,000+
- Origination credit available for business brought in