Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate attorney for its Fresno, CA office. This hybrid role offers flexibility, direct client contact, courtroom experience, and the opportunity to work on cases impacting California employment law.

Duties

• Conduct substantive witness interviews
• Manage discovery and case strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear and argue motions in court
• Draft dispositive motions, including demurrers, anti-SLAPP motions, and summary judgment motions

Requirements

• Active California Bar License
• 2+ years of employment law experience (wage & hour, PAGA, FLSA)
• Litigation experience required
• Public sector experience a plus

Education

• Doctor of Law

Certifications

• Active California Bar License

Skills

• Strong litigation and courtroom skills
• Excellent communication and client management abilities
• Proficient in legal research and writing

Benefits

• 401(k) with profit sharing and match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Pension plan
• Child care support
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave

This public management employment firm has developed its practice in one of the most unique and constantly developing legal fields, and also fields an education law practice to serve public schools and colleges. In each case, the firm's attorneys keep current with all new relevant developments in legislative and administrative laws, in order to serve public sector management in employment and labor relations matters.