Employment Litigator

Overview

A well-established California-based labor and employment law firm is seeking an Employment Litigator with hands-on civil litigation experience to join its growing team.

Full trial experience is not required. This role is well-suited to an attorney comfortable managing matters through discovery, depositions, motion practice, and hearings.

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

• Plaintiff-side employment law litigation experience, particularly in wage-and-hour and FEHA matters.
• Experience appearing in state and federal courts as well as arbitrations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• California (remote environment).