Associate

Albright, Yee & Schmit, APC, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our defense-side employment practice in downtown Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation and client advisory work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive, relationship-driven firm environment (hybrid arrangements available). Please email your resume to [email protected].

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate employment matters from inception through resolution, including DFEH/CRD and EEOC charges, PERB proceedings, wage and hour disputes, and employment-related civil litigation
• Advise public entity and corporate clients on HR compliance, employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee relations issues
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and represent clients in administrative hearings and court proceedings
• Negotiate settlements and counsel clients on risk assessment and litigation strategy
• Serve as a trusted advisor on labor relations, employee benefits, and agency investigations

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing — required
• Minimum three (3) years of substantive litigation experience in labor and employment law
• Demonstrated defense-side experience preferred; public entity or municipal experience a plus
• Familiarity with California wage and hour law, FEHA, PERB, and related regulatory frameworks
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Client-facing presence and the ability to counsel non-lawyers with clarity and confidence
• High integrity, self-direction, and the ability to manage a caseload with appropriate independence