Employment Litigation Attorney

The Los Angeles office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP, a nationally recognized law firm honored by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms,” is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing and dynamic team within a firm of more than 200 attorneys nationwide. Our collaborative environment values integrity, innovation, and excellence in client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Communicating directly with clients and providing regular case updates
• Taking and defending depositions
• Participating in investigations, NLRB appearances, motion practice, and trials

• JD degree with excellent academic credentials
• Admitted to practice in California
• 5+ years of significant experience handling employment litigation matters, including but not limited to employment discrimination, workplace harassment, wage and hour disputes, and traditional labor law matters
• Experience handling employment litigation in federal and state wage and hour cases, including collective and class actions
• Experience handling investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, the California Department of Industrial Relations, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, EEOC and other state and local human rights agencies
• Experience appearing before the National Labor Relations Board regarding matters related to union organizing, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, union elections, and arbitrations

Why KD?

• Uncapped opportunities for career advancement.
• Team-first culture with open communication and support.
• Impactful work that drives real client results.
• Robust bonus program.
• Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.

Base salary range: $155,000 - $200,000. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. KD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.