Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney with substantial experience in employment matters. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of litigation tasks, including managing discovery, conducting witness interviews, and appearing in court for motions and hearings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct substantive witness interviews and manage discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions effectively.
• Regularly appear in court to defend motions and hearings.
• Manage case files and ensure effective case progression.
• Draft dispositive motions such as demurrers, anti-SLAPP, motions for judgment, and motions for summary judgment.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in mediation or other dispute resolution processes as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in employment litigation, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA matters.
• Prior experience in public sector employment law is a plus.
• Proven ability to handle a high-volume caseload efficiently.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, AD&D, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

The Los Angeles office of this premier public sector labor and employment law firm provides expertise in a number of areas, including: workplace harassment, discrimination, labor relations, disciplinary actions, wrongful termination, education law, student rights and student discipline, and affirmative action. Clients include municipalities, community college districts, school districts and private employers. The firms attorneys regularly present workshops to public agency officials in employment law, labor relations and public agency management. The work environment is relatively conservative; however, the firms attorneys generally describe colleagues as supportive and regularly meet outside of the office for lunch and other social activities. Client contact comes very early. Compensation is competitive with other firms of this size.