Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Riverside, CA is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience, preferably in employment law. The ideal candidate will defend and litigate lawsuits, advise and counsel employers on employment law matters, and represent clients in various forums.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases
• Possess Class Action/PAGA experience (preferred but not required)
• Maintain excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ensure attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all tasks
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Uphold professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork within the firm

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• Current admission to the California Bar in good standing
• 4-6 years of experience, with a background in employment law strongly preferred
• Understanding of current agency procedures at the state and federal levels
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills

Education:

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school

Certifications:

Current admission to the California Bar in good standing

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills, with experience in employment law preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork