Mid-Senior Level OSHA & Employment Litigation Associate – Los Angeles, CA

Our client, a highly regarded law firm, is seeking a Mid-Senior Level OSHA & Employment Litigation Associate with at least 4 years of experience to join their Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with experience defending employers in workplace safety-related enforcement actions brought by Cal/OSHA, Federal OSHA, or other state OSHA plans, as well as employment litigation matters.

("osha" OR "workplace safety" OR "Workplace Investigations") AND litigation AND ("Los Angeles" OR "Santa Monica") 

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend employers in workplace safety-related enforcement actions brought by Cal/OSHA, Federal OSHA, and other state OSHA plans
• Manage employment litigation cases, including:
  • Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
  • Drafting and arguing motions and other legal briefs
  • Taking and defending depositions
• Provide strategic advice to clients on OSHA compliance and workplace safety matters
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive legal support
• Handle multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• 4+ years of employment litigation experience
• Experience defending OSHA-related enforcement actions is required
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Self-starter who thrives in both independent and team-based environments
• Active California Bar admission is required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary range: $220,000 - $260,000 (actual pay based on experience, skills, and internal equity)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • 401(k) with profit-sharing and carve-out election
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional benefits, including critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample (maximum 10 pages, minimally edited by others)

Why Join?

• Work at a top employment litigation and OSHA compliance firm
• Gain hands-on experience in complex workplace safety and employment litigation matters
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing legal team
• Career growth opportunities in a prestigious Los Angeles-based practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment litigator with OSHA experience to advance their career at a top-tier law firm in Los Angeles, CA.