Fisher Phillips seeks an entry-level 2027 fall associate to join our Irvine office. We are looking for a highly motivated 3L law student with strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in labor and employment law. Prior work experience is preferred but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a 2027 law school graduate looking to begin their legal career in labor and employment law. The associate will gain meaningful, hands-on experience across a range of labor and employment matters while working closely with experienced attorneys and contributing to a diverse range of cases.

Candidates must attend an ABA-accredited law school and plan to sit for the July 2027 California Bar Exam.

To apply, please upload the following:

• Cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting
• Resume
• Law school transcript
• Brief writing sample of no more than 10 pages that has not been heavily edited by someone other than yourself
  
  

Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

The yearly salary for this position is $160,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Fisher Phillips is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email RECRUITING@fisherphillips.com.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.