Employment Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an employment litigation attorney in Fair Oaks, CA. This role offers substantial responsibility, real litigation experience, direct client interaction, and significant long-term growth potential. The ideal candidate is confident, proactive, hardworking, and genuinely enjoys litigation.

Duties

• Handle employment litigation matters from pre-litigation through resolution.
• Draft motions, discovery, and legal briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Communicate directly with clients.
• Strategically evaluate and develop cases.

Requirements

• 2-7 years of employment litigation experience preferred.
• Experience handling California employment matters.
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases.
• Plaintiff-side experience.
• Trial experience.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• High-growth environment.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy.
• Leadership and partnership-track opportunity.
• Supportive but ambitious team culture.