Employment Litigator

Overview

An established California-based labor and employment law firm is seeking an Employment Litigator to join its growing team. This role is ideal for an attorney with hands-on civil litigation experience who is comfortable managing employment matters through discovery, depositions, motion practice, and hearings. Full trial experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from case initiation through resolution.
• Conduct and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue motions and participate in hearings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Manage an active litigation docket and meet case deadlines.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff while managing assigned matters independently.

Requirements

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of overall civil court litigation experience.
• At least 1 year of plaintiff-side employment law litigation experience required.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Discovery
  • Depositions
  • Motion practice
  • Hearing practice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients and opposing counsel.
• Ability to manage a litigation docket and work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling wage-and-hour and FEHA matters in state and federal courts as well as arbitrations.

Location

California-based. Remote work environment with independence required.