Associate Attorney - Employment Litigator

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Irvine, CA, to join their team as a plaintiff-side employment litigator. This role offers immediate courtroom experience and the opportunity to manage a docket of cases from inception through trial.

Duties

• Manage a docket of employment law cases from inception through trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court to argue motions and advocate for clients.
• Engage with clients and help shape case strategy.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Assist in trial preparation and serve as second chair where applicable.

Requirements

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 1-6 years of litigation experience, with employment law preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and meet deadlines.
• A strong desire to grow as a trial lawyer and litigator.
• Experience with trial or trial-prep is a significant plus.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active California State Bar membership.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Effective client engagement and strategy development.

Benefits

• Courtroom experience from day one.
• Trial-tested mentorship and in-house advocacy workshops.
• Opportunity for advancement to shareholder.
• Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision.
• Firm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plans.
• Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement.
• $500 annual FSA contribution.
• Accrual of 80 hours of PTO plus 40 hours sick pay, plus your birthday off as a fully paid day.
• Firm covers bar dues and MCLE programs.
• Attorney referral program with bonuses.
• Firm-sponsored events and networking opportunities.