Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in single plaintiff employment litigation in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have 3-7+ years of experience in employment litigation, including handling harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.

Duties

• Defend single plaintiff claims in state and federal court.
• Handle complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Provide general employment-related advice and counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Engage in law and motion work, including dispositive motions and arbitration-related motions.
• Prepare case evaluations for clients.
• Manage cases proactively.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting mediation briefs.
• Attend court hearings and argue dispositive motions.
• Participate in arbitration and trial proceedings.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.
• 3-7+ years of employment litigation experience.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong case management abilities.
• Effective communication and advocacy skills.

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.