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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Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.
Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Please note that the final compensation amount will be dependent on the candidate’s applicable experience and skillset.
Lewis Brisbois has a demonstrable commitment to equal employment opportunity in hiring, employment, and promotion decisions. Lewis Brisbois seeks to employ and advance the best qualified employee without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of family and medical care leave, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or membership in any other protected classes recognized by federal or applicable state or local law.
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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.