Mid-Level Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Baker McKenzie • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $260,000 - $365,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our North America Employment & Compensation Practice Group provides clients with "one stop" domestic and international employment law counseling and litigation representation. We assist multinational companies with their international and domestic labor and employment issues, from expansion into or exit from new jurisdictions to deploying and managing a global workforce, to defending them in litigation in both state and federal court. Baker McKenzie seeks an associate attorney for its domestic Labor & Employment Disputes practice to reside in our Chicago, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, or San Francisco office. The position will encompass a diverse range of employment matters including litigation of multijurisdictional class and collective actions and high stakes, complex disputes.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of employment litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills (e.g., Law Review)
• Admitted and in good standing to the California or Illinois Bar
• Ability to function smoothly in a fast-paced team environment with culturally diverse team members

Nice To Haves

• Major top tier law firm experience in an employment litigation practice
• Federal judicial clerkship

Responsibilities

• Litigation of multijurisdictional class and collective actions
• Handling high stakes, complex employment disputes
• Providing domestic and international employment law counseling
• Representing clients in state and federal court litigation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) based on number of hours worked
• Bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level