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 .

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• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360 )
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer

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