Employment Litigation Associate (3-5 yrs) – Am Law 100
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Downtown, CA · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
About the Position:
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an employment litigation attorney to join its Downtown Los Angeles office as an associate. The firm represents employers in complex workspace disputes, including wage and hour class actions, discrimination and harassment claims, and trade secret litigation, while also advising on workplace investigations and employment-related risks.
Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked practice group
· Collaborative culture that values initiative, inclusion, and innovation
· Strong commitment to professional development and attorney growth
· Opportunity to build strong client relationships and develop business skills
Responsibilities:
· Represent employers in state and federal court disputes involving individual employment claims, wage and hour class actions, PAGA, discrimination, harassment, and trade secrets
· Develop litigation strategies, conduct legal research, and prepare pleadings, motions, and written discovery
· Take and defend party and witness depositions, appear in court, and participate in mediation and arbitration proceedings
· Collaborate with partners and clients on workplace investigations, employment counseling, and risk management while supporting client relationships and business development
Required Qualifications:
· 3-5 years of employment litigation experience, including California employment law matters
· Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities, with effective oral advocacy and interpersonal skills
· Ability to balance competing assignments in a demanding practice while providing responsive client service and working collaboratively with colleagues
Location:
Los Angeles – Downtown, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 – $330,000.