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Los Angeles – Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)

Stokes Wagner’s Los Angeles office is seeking a LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE with 1 to 3 years of experience. The salary range for this position is $155,000 to $170,000. The associate will also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. This is a hybrid position with opportunities to work remotely. Stokes Wagner is a premier litigation boutique law firm dedicated to advocating for hospitality clients around the country. Our clients stop at nothing to provide five-star service to their guests, and we take the same approach to the practice of law. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent communication and people skills who will thrive in a fast-paced and diverse working environment and is capable of providing high-quality work and results.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handle all stages of employment defense litigation.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on various employment law issues, including but not limited to FEHA, ADA, FMLA, wage/hour, employment compliance and other areas requiring legal counsel to avoid or mitigate risks.
• Represent employers in labor matters.
• Prepare and conduct various workplace trainings.

Required Experience:

• Active Member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• Experience in labor and employment and/or general civil litigation cases.
• Excellent oral advocacy and written communication skills.
• Jury, Deposition, and MSJ Experience.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited university.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Love of the Human Race.
• Impeccable work ethic.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Preferred, but not required:

• Prior hospitality-industry experience.
• Multilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Multiple bar admissions.

Are you ready to explore the world of hospitality law? Send your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to hiring@stokeswagner.com. Resumes submitted without a cover letter and a writing sample will not be considered.

We look forward to getting back to you.