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Permanent Placements LLC · 20 hours ago

Senior Associate - Trial & Defense - Labor & Employment

Permanent Placements LLC is a leading international law firm seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ years of labor and employment litigation experience. This role focuses on high-exposure employment matters and offers a flexible hybrid work model balanced with hands-on litigation responsibilities.

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Ana A. B.
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Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approximately 10–20 active matters
Investigate claims and develop case strategy from inception through resolution
Analyze and respond to complaints filed in state and federal court
Draft and respond to discovery and manage document production
Conduct legal research using Westlaw
Take and defend depositions
Draft pleadings, motions, and pre-trial filings
Argue motions and attend hearings
Prepare matters for mediation and trial and actively participate in both
Maintain clear, timely, and effective client communication

Qualification

LaborEmployment litigationCalifornia Bar admissionLegal writingOral advocacyAnalytical skillsClient communicationInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

5+ years of labor and employment litigation experience
Active admission to the California Bar
Strong experience across all phases of litigation
Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
Effective oral advocacy and courtroom presence
Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize deadlines independently
Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing confidence

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility with trust-based time off
Robust mentorship and professional development resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Wellness stipend and dedicated wellbeing day
Generous parental leave for all parents
Referral bonus program
Opportunities for national and international collaboration

Company

Permanent Placements LLC

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Permanent Placements focuses on full time, direct hire positions across multiple industries and disciplines.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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