Associate Attorney - Private Labor and Employment

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to enhance its private labor and employment team in Cerritos. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in general litigation and a specialization in labor law. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing exceptional legal support while advocating for clients in various employment-related matters.

Duties

• Manage diverse labor and employment cases, including class action lawsuits and single-plaintiff claims.
• Offer comprehensive legal advice and counsel on employment-related issues to clients.
• Conduct discovery processes, including drafting motions, and legal briefs, and managing depositions, both as a conducting attorney and defense.
• Participate in evidentiary hearings, and status conferences, and effectively argue dispositive motions in court settings.
• Assist in preparing for trial, including strategizing case presentation and supporting documentation.
• Perform thorough legal research and produce high-quality written work to support case strategies.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of legal experience in general litigation and/or labor and employment law.
• Familiarity with class action and representative legal actions.
• Proven ability to provide effective legal counsel on employment law matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent litigation skills, with the capacity to manage depositions and argue effectively in court.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective interactions with clients and colleagues.

Location
Cerritos, CA, US

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Initiatives that promote a healthy work-life balance for employees.

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.