Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of employment litigation experience, particularly in single plaintiff actions involving claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other areas of California labor and employment law. The ideal candidate will excel in litigation, trial, deposition, motion practice, and complex fact investigation and analysis, demonstrating the ability to take ownership of cases with minimal oversight. Admission to the California Bar is required.

Duties:

• Handle employment litigation cases, focusing on single-plaintiff actions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on California labor and employment law matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in trials.
• Manage discovery processes and document production.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Strong understanding of California labor and employment laws.
• Proven experience in single-plaintiff actions involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, etc.
• Ability to conduct complex fact investigations and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills:

• Litigation experience
• Trial experience
• Deposition-taking and defense
• Legal research and writing
• Motion practice
• Fact investigation and analysis
• Case management
• Client communication
• Negotiation skills
• Attention to detail

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.