Associate Attorney – Employment, Labor & Workforce Management

Epstein Becker Green

. Work as a mid-level attorney in the national management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $210,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in labor and employment law, including federal and state regulations, with a strong ability to handle litigation, draft legal documents, and provide strategic counsel on workplace issues. Proven skills in legal research, client interaction, and courtroom procedures are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Labor And Employment Law ExperienceLitigation ExperienceDrafting Pleadings, Motions, And BriefsLegal Research And Fact InvestigationsAdmission To Practice Law In California

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Hard Skills

Employment LitigationDrafting Legal DocumentsConducting Legal ResearchFact InvestigationsInterviewing WitnessesCourt AppearancesDefending DepositionsProviding Legal CounselWage And Hour LawWorkplace Accommodations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Writing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission To Practice Law In California

Industry Keywords

FEHACFRACalifornia Labor CodeTitle VII Of The Civil Rights ActADEAFMLAADATrade Secret LawEmployee RelationsReductions-In-Force

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as a mid-level attorney in the national management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice
Handle all aspects of employment and labor litigation
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
Conduct legal research and fact investigations
Interview witnesses
Interact with clients and opposing counsel
Attend court appearances
Conduct and defend depositions
Provide advice and counsel on employment-related policies and agreements
Advise on reductions-in-force, wage and hour matters, ADA and other workplace accommodations, and employee relations
Contribute to firm and client initiatives
Collaborate across offices and teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two years of relevant labor and employment law experience
Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws, including FEHA, CFRA, California Labor Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, wage and hour law, and trade secret law
Experience handling all aspects of litigation
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
Experience conducting legal research
Experience conducting fact investigations
Experience interviewing witnesses
Experience interacting with clients and opposing counsel
Experience attending court appearances
Experience conducting and defending depositions
Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues
Strong academic credentials
Excellent communication and writing skills
Admission to practice law in California is mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus
Mentorship and training
Clear paths to expand skills and responsibilities
Cross-office collaboration
Flexible career opportunities