Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Akerman LLP : Job Details

The Los Angeles office of Akerman LLP seeks Associates with 5 to 7 years of labor and employment defense experience for its growing LA and national labor and employment practice. General employment litigation, including wage and hour litigation, and employment counseling experience is required. Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience, are also required. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the California State Bar. Seeking candidates who reside in Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego as the team is not required to work fully in the office in accordance with Akerman's Remote Permissive Work Policy.

Annual base salary: $230,000 - $295,000 (Akerman LLP is not a lock-step firm. The exact amount of salary for this position is dependent on a variety of factors). In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan), and a parking benefit.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

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