Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its employment litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in defending single plaintiff employment claims, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination, in both state and federal courts. The role offers an opportunity to work on a variety of cases and develop strong litigation skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Location:

• Sacramento, CA

Duties:

• Defend single plaintiff harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims 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, moving to compel arbitration, and addressing discovery-related motions.
• Prepare case evaluations and legal strategies for clients.
• Manage and proactively handle cases, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting mediation briefs.
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and argue dispositive motions.
• Gain experience with arbitration and trial proceedings.

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 conducting and defending depositions, mediations, and court hearings.
• Arbitration and trial experience is a plus.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and proactively handle cases.

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 manage cases independently while working in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 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.