Litigation Associate

Job Overview:
A national labor and employment law firm is seeking a remote Litigation Associate or Of Counsel attorney to handle a broad range of employment litigation matters. This non-partner track role involves defending employers in litigation, administrative proceedings, and workplace disputes across multiple jurisdictions.

Duties:

• Defend employers in employment-related litigation and agency proceedings
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, employment torts, contract disputes, and non-compete claims
• Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and before administrative agencies
• Manage employment-related demand letters and agency charges
• Advise and counsel employers on labor and employment law compliance and best practices
• Conduct client training on workplace and employment law matters
• Support litigation strategy and case management from inception through resolution
• Collaborate with attorneys and support teams on complex employment matters
• Handle class action and PAGA-related matters when applicable

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of California employment litigation experience for Associate-level consideration
• Generally, 9+ years of relevant California employment litigation experience for Of Counsel consideration
• Demonstrated first-chair litigation capability for senior-level consideration
• Experience handling employment litigation matters in state and federal forums
• Class action or PAGA experience preferred but not required
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Active California Bar admission required and compliance with resident-state ethical obligations

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar

Skills:

• Strong litigation, advocacy, and case management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong legal research and analytical capabilities
• Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality legal work
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to practice

Benefits:

• Fully remote work opportunity
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm
• Exposure to sophisticated employment litigation matters nationwide
• Professional development and collaborative team environment

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.