Employment Associate Lawyer - Labor Law, Employment Law

Employment Associate Lawyer

Employment Associate Lawyer

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Employment Associate Lawyer to support a broad range of workplace matters for corporate and institutional clients. The ideal candidate will advise employers on compliance, counsel clients through investigations and disputes, draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, and represent clients in litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. This role combines legal research, strategic counseling, and hands-on litigation and dispute resolution work to help clients manage risk and achieve favorable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal and state labor and employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, NLRA, OSHA, ERISA, and related statutes.
• Manage and litigate employment disputes in state and federal court, at the agency level (EEOC, NLRB), and in arbitration; prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial materials.
• Conduct workplace investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations; prepare investigation reports and recommend remedial actions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, executive compensation documents, and employee handbook policies.
• Counsel clients on wage-and-hour issues, classification disputes, exemptions, overtime liabilities, and compliance with FLSA.
• Assist with collective bargaining matters, union avoidance strategies, and NLRA proceedings; support collective bargaining negotiations and grievance/arbitration processes.
• Represent clients in EEOC proceedings, administrative hearings, and OSHA matters; manage agency responses and settlement negotiations.
• Handle all aspects of case management including eDiscovery, document review, deposition preparation, witness interviews, and trial preparation.
• Perform legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other resources; draft memoranda, legal briefs, and client advisories grounded in current law and precedent.
• Negotiate settlements and mediations, prepare settlement documents, and advise clients on risk management and cost-benefit considerations.
• Support due diligence reviews and employment compliance audits in M&A and other transactional contexts.
• Collaborate with benefit and compensation teams on ERISA, executive compensation, and employee benefits issues.
• Maintain clear, timely client communication, deliver practical legal advice, and work with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy and case plans.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to the state bar in which the lawyer will practice.
• 26 years of employment/labor law experience in a law firm or in-house setting, including litigation and counseling responsibilities.
• Proven experience with employment litigation and administrative proceedings (EEOC, NLRB), including trial, arbitration, and mediation experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of federal and state employment laws: FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, NLRA, OSHA, ERISA, and related regulations and case law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating employment contracts, non-compete agreements, severance agreements, employee handbooks, and workplace policies.
• Demonstrated skill conducting workplace investigations and preparing investigative reports.
• Familiarity with wage-and-hour issues, wrongful termination claims, discrimination and harassment claims, and leave accommodation matters.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; comfortable using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms (Relativity or similar), document review, and case management tools.
• Excellent oral advocacy, negotiation, and client counseling skills; ability to distill complex legal issues into practical business guidance.
• Experience with collective bargaining, union-related matters, or labor relations is a plus.
• High ethical standards, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to travel to client sites or courts as needed and to participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.

Benefits

Vacation/PTO
 

Medical
 

Dental
 

Vision
 

401k
 

Bonus
 

Relocation
 

Telecommute
 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 11/03/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$100000 - $140000 USD per year