Employment Litigator

Overview

A well-established labor and employment law firm based in California is seeking an Employment Litigator to join its growing team. This role is hands-on and ideal for an attorney with practical civil litigation experience. 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
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description

Location

• California (remote work environment)