Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an energetic and detail-oriented Employment Attorney in El Segundo, California. The firm is dedicated to plaintiff representation, focusing on employee and consumer rights. The position offers a collegial work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, emphasizing work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and actively manage a caseload.
• Collaborate with co-counsel and opposing counsel.
• Independently draft complaints, discovery, and motions.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses.
• Conduct discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Independently attend court hearings.
• Draft and argue motions, including motions for class certification.
• Work with expert witnesses, particularly in financial and statistical fields.
• Assist in trial preparations.
• Manage settlement negotiations and participate in mediation.
• Take cases to trial and arbitration, if necessary.

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school and active California bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of substantive employment litigation experience.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and managing discovery.
• Knowledge of law and motion, including experience arguing motions.
• Working knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Court.
• Strong analytical research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing and sustaining client relationships.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to representing employees and protecting their rights.

Education

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active California bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage; employee premium paid in full; optional PPO upgrades available.
• Retirement savings plan; safe harbor employer contribution plus discretionary employer match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Paid jury duty and leave to vote.
• Paid parking and casual dress office environment.
• True team culture with a focus on cross-team training and support.
• Hybrid in-person and remote work available.