Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of employment litigation experience, specializing in single plaintiff cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in both state and federal courts. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage cases from start to finish, provide strategic legal counsel, and gain trial and arbitration experience.

Location:

• Fresno, CA

Duties:

• Defend single plaintiff harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court.
• Represent clients in complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Provide general employment-related legal advice and counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, ensuring timely and thorough responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions as part of case development.
• Manage law and motion work, including preparing and responding to dispositive motions and motions to compel arbitration.
• Prepare case evaluations and offer strategic legal guidance to clients.
• Proactively manage cases, handling all aspects of case preparation and progression.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting mediation briefs.
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and argue dispositive motions.
• Gain experience in arbitration and trial settings.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Proven experience defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Experience defending complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Proficient in preparing and responding to discovery requests.
• Strong experience conducting and defending depositions.
• Ability to manage law and motion work, including dispositive motions and motions to compel arbitration.
• Arbitration and trial experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while meeting deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.