Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with a strong background in single plaintiff employment litigation. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, as well as handling matters before state and federal courts. This position provides the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and engage in all stages of litigation, from discovery to trial.

Location:

• San Diego, CA

Duties:

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

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Strong background in defending single plaintiff harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Experience representing clients before the CRD, EEOC, and/or California Labor Commissioner.
• Proficient in preparing and responding to discovery requests and motions.
• Skilled in depositions, mediations, and courtroom hearings.
• Arbitration and trial experience is a plus.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle cases proactively and independently.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a caseload and work independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education.
• Work-life balance initiatives.

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.