Senior Employment Litigation Associate

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment‑related litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claims
• Manage litigation cases from initial pleadings through trial or resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs
• Conduct and manage discovery, including responding to and propounding written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare motions and support mediation and trial preparation
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation
• Ensure accurate case reporting and compliance with client case‑management requirements

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of California
• 1–10 years of litigation experience (target range: 2–5 years post‑bar)
• Employment law litigation experience is required
• Defense‑side litigation experience required (plaintiff‑side experience alone will not qualify)
• Strong experience managing discovery in complex litigation matters
• Experience drafting and arguing motions
• Deposition experience (taking and defending)
• Experience with timekeeping and billing for client matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and caseloads

Certifications & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Licensed to practice law in California