Butler Recruitment Group · 1 month ago
Labor and Employment Litigation Associate Attorney (Wage and Hour)
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$250K/yr - $275K/yr
4+ years expButler Recruitment Group is representing a nationally recognized, full-service law firm that focuses on high-impact employment litigation. The Labor and Employment Litigation Associate Attorney will handle a broad range of employment litigation matters, primarily focusing on wage and hour class actions and providing legal advice to employer clients.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Handle a broad range of employment litigation matters for employer clients, with a heavy focus on wage and hour class and representative actions
Manage single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related employment disputes
Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, discovery motions, and class certification briefs
Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, class representatives, supervisors, HR professionals, and experts
Assist with all phases of case management, from initial assessment and strategy through discovery, mediation, and trial preparation
Provide day-to-day employment law advice and counseling on issues such as wage and hour compliance, accommodations, leave laws, discipline and terminations, investigations, and policy updates
Work closely with partners and clients to develop practical, business-focused solutions and risk management strategies
Collaborate with colleagues across the firm on overlapping issues, including traditional labor, investigations, and related litigation
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials (3.0+ GPA)
Admission to the California Bar in good standing
4+ years of labor and employment experience at a reputable law firm
Significant wage and hour class action litigation experience on behalf of employers
Strong background in employment litigation, including single-plaintiff matters
Demonstrated experience providing employment law advice and counseling to employer clients
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with careful attention to detail
Strong verbal communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Preferred
Traditional labor law experience is a plus but not required
Benefits
Total compensation that typically ranges from $375,000 to $425,000 for strong performers, combining a competitive base salary with substantial bonus and origination potential
Company
Butler Recruitment Group
Butler Recruitment Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent for clients across the Construction, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, and a wide range of other industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase