Junior Associate, Labor and Employment

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join a labor and employment practice as a junior attorney handling litigation and advisory work for employers. The role offers early hands-on responsibility in court-related tasks and direct contact with clients, alongside exposure to several senior attorneys. What you'll do - Support litigation of individual and group employment claims. - Work on wage and hour class action matters. - Advise employers on employment law questions and workplace compliance. - Take part in depositions and direct communication with clients. - Work with multiple senior attorneys across the employment group. - Meet a minimum billable hours target of 1,900. Requirements What we're looking for - Experience in employment litigation. - A stable work history across prior law firms. - Hands-on litigation experience, including depositions, motion work and client contact. - An active California bar license. - Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles four days a week, or to relocate there. Bonus points - Experience in management-side employment defense. - Prior exposure to group-based pay disputes brought under California statutes. - Experience with traditional labor law, such as NLRB matters, collective bargaining or arbitration. - Experience with employment counseling. - Ability to provide a writing sample. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 230,000 to 250,000 per year Location and work model - Los Angeles, California, United States - Hybrid, four in-office days per week - Full-time