Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly skilled Associate Attorney with experience in single plaintiff employment litigation. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal courts. The role involves handling cases from start to finish, including discovery, depositions, law and motion work, mediations, and trial preparation. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work on complex cases in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Location:

• Pasadena, CA

Duties:

• Defend single plaintiff claims for harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination in both 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.
• Manage law and motion work, including preparing and responding to dispositive motions, motions to compel arbitration, and discovery-related motions.
• Prepare case evaluations for clients and offer strategic advice.
• Proactively manage and handle cases from inception through resolution.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting mediation briefs.
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and argue dispositive motions.
• Gain valuable experience in arbitration and trial proceedings.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Experience defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal courts.
• Experience handling complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Expertise in preparing and responding to discovery requests and motions.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions.
• Arbitration and trial experience is highly preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to a supportive, 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.