Senior Employment Associate Attorney or Of Counsel
Direct CounselLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted January 7, 2026
365000 - 435000 USD year
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
Senior Employment Associate Attorney or Of Counsel to join a leading international law firm’s Los Angeles office, handling sophisticated litigation, transactional, and advisory work for a diverse client base across industries.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active admission to practice in California
- Minimum of 6 years of labor and employment experience, including litigation, transactional, and advice & counsel work
- Strong working knowledge of California and federal employment laws, including wage and hour and the California Labor Code
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims
- Trial experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k)