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Staff Attorney

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Staff Attorney 1 and 2 Location: Los Angeles, partially remote Position Type: Full-time, exempt ... sweatshop movement to improve conditions for tens of thousands of Los Angeles garment workers.

Staff Attorney

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Staff Attorney 1 and 2 Location: Los Angeles, partially remote Position Type: Full-time, exempt ... sweatshop movement to improve conditions for tens of thousands of Los Angeles garment workers.

NY · On-site

The Firm is growing, so it is looking to add an additional (fifth) attorney with a demonstrable interest in the labor movement. Responsibilities include the representation of clients in state and ...

Managing Attorney

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$171K - $200K/yr

... Attorney of the Metropolitan Equity Team. About Public Advocates For more than 55 years, Public ... Using litigation and enforcement, policy advocacy, community partnership, movement-building, and ...

$171K - $200K/yr

... Attorney of the Metropolitan Equity Team. About Public Advocates For more than 55 years, Public ... Using litigation and enforcement, policy advocacy, community partnership, movement-building, and ...

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How much do movement lawyer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for movement lawyer in the United States is $100,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Movement Lawyer vs Personal Injury Lawyer?

AspectMovement LawyerPersonal Injury Lawyer
CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, specialized training in movement lawLaw degree, bar admission, specialized in injury law
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, advocacy settings, courtsLegal offices, courts, client consultations
Industry UsageUsed in legal advocacy related to movement rights and policiesFocused on injury claims, accident cases, and compensation

Movement Lawyers and Personal Injury Lawyers both require law degrees and bar admission. Movement Lawyers focus on legal issues related to movement rights and advocacy, often working in policy or civil rights contexts. Personal Injury Lawyers specialize in representing clients in injury claims and accident cases. While their credentials overlap, their work environments and industry focus differ, making each role distinct in legal practice.

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Infographic showing various Movement Lawyer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,626 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Labor & Employment Attorney - Lateral

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Description
SHANLEY, APC is seeking a talented lateral Attorney for a full-time position in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. This position offers the opportunity to assume a pivotal role in all facets of litigation and engage in a diverse range of cases.
Responsibilities
• The Attorney will be responsible for representing labor union and related entity clients in labor and employment matters.
• The Attorney will conduct comprehensive legal research; draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and correspondence to opposing counsel; conduct discovery and take depositions; attend hearings; engage in negotiations; stay abreast of the latest legal developments; and provide legal advice to clients.
• Collaboration with colleagues and clients on case strategy and delivering excellent legal counsel are key responsibilities.
This position is on-site.
Qualifications
• Two - five years of prior litigation practice
• Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• Outstanding communication skills, including oral advocacy abilities
• Strong organization and planning skills to allow for tracking and management of multiple deadlines
• Strong work ethic and sense of duty and responsibility towards clients, goals, and work product
• Embrace a collaborative and collegial work approach
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to the Washington State Bar
Preferred, but not required:
• Prior experience in labor and employment law practice
• Demonstrated commitment to the labor movement or social and economic justice