Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its employment litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience handling single plaintiff employment litigation, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. This is an opportunity to work on complex and high-stakes employment law matters in both state and federal courts.

Location:

• Riverside, CA

Duties:

• Defend single plaintiff claims related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination in state and federal courts.
• Represent clients in complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Provide general employment-related advice and counsel to clients.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle law and motion work, including preparing and responding to dispositive motions, motions to compel arbitration, and discovery-related motions.
• Prepare case evaluations and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Proactively manage cases and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting mediation briefs.
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and argue dispositive motions.
• Gain exposure to arbitration and trial proceedings.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in employment litigation, with a focus on single plaintiff cases.
• Experience defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with representing clients before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Ability to prepare and respond to discovery requests and motions.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions.
• Arbitration and trial experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and work efficiently in a team setting.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interactions and teamwork.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement plan options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Work-life balance initiatives, including flexible work arrangements.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Access to a supportive and inclusive 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.