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Associate Attorney – Join Our Team at Stokes Wagner!

Location: Los Angeles, CA (with opportunities to work remotely)

Salary Range: $215,000 - $235,000 + Performance-Based Bonuses

Are you a dynamic legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves a good challenge, and knows how to have fun while delivering exceptional client service? If so, Stokes Wagner wants to hear from you!

Who We Are:

Stokes Wagner is the premier hospitality law firm in the U.S. We are a labor and employment law boutique, with six offices across the country, dedicated to supporting and advocating for a portfolio of top-tier hospitality clients. Our clients stop at nothing to provide five-star service to their guests and a best practices environment for their employees, and we’ve adopted the same mindset. Our team is energetic, collaborative, caring, and not afraid to think outside the box. We believe in working hard, delighting our clients, enjoying the journey, and delivering outstanding results.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for an Associate Attorney with 5 to 8 years of experience who’s passionate about employment law, eager to take on “first chair” opportunities, and excited to work directly with clients. You’ll report directly to the firm’s partners and be a key player in our Los Angeles office.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle all stages of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, oral arguments, and trial/arbitration prep.
• Provide strategic counseling and advice on a wide range of labor and employment law issues, from discrimination and harassment to wage and hour matters.
• Conduct in-person trainings on various employment law subjects – if you’re interested in public speaking, this is your time to shine!
• Collaborate with a team that loves to brainstorm and innovate together.
• Be empowered to take lead and work with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Engage directly with clients who recognize and appreciate superior service.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in employment litigation.
• A robust understanding of employment law issues (bonus points for labor law experience or interest!).
• Experience with jury trials, depositions, and MSJs.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Active Member of the California State Bar and in good standing.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited university.
• A collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and an upbeat, can-do attitude.
• And most importantly – you should love being a lawyer!

Why Join Us?

At Stokes Wagner, we don’t just talk about work-life balance – we live it. We offer:

• Competitive salary ($215,000 - $235,000) plus performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities to work remotely.
• Direct client contact and “first chair” opportunities that you won’t find at most firms.
• Transparent partnership track, with continuous assistance and development towards that goal.
• A vibrant, collaborative team of legal professionals that supports and empowers one another.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to join a team that’s passionate about law and committed to exceptional client service – all while having a great time – we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your resume and a cover letter (bonus points for creativity!) to hiring@stokeswagner.com. Resumes submitted without a cover letter and a writing sample will not be considered.

Stokes Wagner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your next adventure starts here – apply today!