Entry Level Labor and Employment Associate Jobs

New grad labor and employment associate jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a writing portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Law & Legal Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Cooley LLP, Jobot, and Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP hiring at this level now.

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Open roles8
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCooley LLP
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type63% Hybrid
Top industryLaw

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Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
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Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Denver, Colorado
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$160k - $210k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Labor & Employment Attorney
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Labor & Employment Attorney
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Seattle, Washington
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$150k - $230k/yr
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

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Paralegal - Labor and Employment (1+)
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Paralegal - Labor and Employment (1+)
O’Hagan Meyer
Newport Beach, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
$60k - $80k/yr
Hybrid
Paralegal Certificate

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Labor & Employment Attorney
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Labor & Employment Attorney
Jobot
Rochester, New York
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$165k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate

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Labor & Employment Attorney
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Labor & Employment Attorney
Jobot
Hidden Valley Lake, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$180k - $275k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Entry Level Labor and Employment Associate Job Market

Who's Hiring

Cooley LLP3 open roles
Jobot2 open roles
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services

Entry Level Labor and Employment Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level labor and employment associate job?

Start by building foundational skills in employment law, HR compliance, or labor relations through coursework, clinics, or internships. Employers at this level look for candidates who can draft clear written communications, conduct basic legal research, and handle case documentation. A resume that highlights relevant coursework, a law school clinic, a paralegal certificate, or a summer associate role gives you a concrete edge over candidates with no demonstrated exposure to labor and employment work.

Which companies hire entry level labor and employment associates?

Companies hiring entry level labor and employment associates right now include Cooley LLP, Jobot, and Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from law firms with dedicated labor and employment practices, corporate legal departments, and HR consulting firms that bring on junior associates to support compliance and workplace investigations.

Are there remote entry level labor and employment associate jobs?

Yes, though most entry level roles still favor in-office or hybrid arrangements. About 63% of entry level labor and employment associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on supervision and mentorship that employers typically provide new associates in this practice area. Hybrid schedules are common at larger firms and corporate legal teams.

Are these new grad labor and employment associate jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior labor and employment associate roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or clinic work in place of full-time history, or lists a J.D., paralegal certificate, or HR degree as the primary qualification. Many employers at this level are actively looking to train candidates rather than hire fully formed practitioners.

Which industries hire the most entry level labor and employment associates?

Entry Level labor and employment associate roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they face high volumes of employment disputes, wage and hour compliance requirements, and union or workforce relations matters that require dedicated associate-level support.