CDF Labor Law is looking for a Labor and Employment Associate with 3-7 years of defense-side experience to join our growing team. We are seeking a passionate, team-oriented attorney who is looking for a long-term home to develop their career, gain substantive trial and arbitration experience, and become a key part of our collaborative, family-like culture.

What will you be doing?

• Run active employment defense matters day-to-day, from single-plaintiff cases to PAGA and class actions.
• Lead discovery, including drafting and arguing motions and taking/defending depositions.
• Gain significant, hands-on arbitration and trial experience, with opportunities to second-chair and quickly take on more responsibility.
• Advise and counsel a variety of California employers on complex employment law issues.
• Work directly with partners and clients, helping to shape case strategy from start to finish

Key Requirements

• 3-7 years of post-bar litigation experience in California employment law.
• Experience must be exclusively on the defense side; no candidates with plaintiff-side experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in discovery, motion practice, and case management.
• Exposure to PAGA and class action litigation is highly preferred.
• A collaborative, team-player mentality with a genuine passion for employment law and desire for a long-term career path.