Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, or San Diego, California
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
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About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established national litigation defense firm, is expanding its employment law practice and seeking a skilled Employment Litigation Associate to join their Southern California team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact employment defense matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, and complex workplace litigation. You will manage cases from inception through resolution, working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.
The position is ideal for attorneys who want meaningful courtroom exposure, strong mentorship, and long-term growth within a respected litigation practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Defend employers in employment-related litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claims
- Manage litigation cases from initial pleadings through trial or resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs
- Conduct and manage discovery, including responding to and propounding written discovery
- Take and defend depositions
- Prepare motions and support mediation and trial preparation
- Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation
- Ensure accurate case reporting and compliance with client case-management requirements
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the State of California
- 1–10 years of litigation experience (target range: 2–5 years post-bar)
- Employment law litigation experience is required
- Defense-side litigation experience required (plaintiff-side experience alone will not qualify)
- Strong experience managing discovery in complex litigation matters
- Experience drafting and arguing motions
- Deposition experience (taking and defending)
- Experience with timekeeping and billing for client matters
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and caseloads
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to both single-plaintiff and class action employment cases
What's in It for You
- Compensation: $125,000 – $195,000 base salary (depending on experience)
- Performance-based bonus structure with strong earning potential
- Hybrid work model across multiple Southern California offices
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Specialized litigation training and mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
- Opportunities to participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Clear pathway for career advancement within a nationally recognized litigation practice
Immediate hiring need.
If you are a California-licensed employment litigation attorney with defense experience, we want to hear from you.
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