Description:

Employees First Labor Law is a premier California plaintiff-side employment, workers' compensation, and class action law firm dedicated exclusively to representing employees. We are trial lawyers, litigators, and advocates who fight for workers in high-stakes employment disputes throughout California.

Over the past several years, our team has recovered dozens of multiple six-figure and seven-figure results on behalf of employees in cases involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, PAGA, and class actions. Our attorneys litigate aggressively and prepare every case as if it is going to trial.

As our firm continues its rapid growth, we are seeking a driven and ambitious Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with 1–7 years of experience to join our employment law division.

What You'll Do:
This is a hands-on litigation role with significant responsibility and meaningful case involvement from day one. Associates at EFLL are expected to actively handle all phases of litigation, including:
  • Drafting complaints and pleadings
  • Propounding and responding to written discovery
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Drafting and opposing motions, including dispositive motions
  • Conducting legal research and writing
  • Preparing cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
  • Working directly with clients and witnesses
  • Assisting with trial strategy and courtroom preparation

You will work closely with experienced trial attorneys on high-value single-plaintiff, representative, and class action matters.

Why Employees First Labor Law?
EFLL is not a traditional law firm. We are building a modern, high-performance litigation firm focused on excellence, results, and growth.

We offer:
  • The opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value employment cases
  • Direct mentorship from experienced trial lawyers
  • Meaningful courtroom and deposition experience
  • A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Significant opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
  • Flexible remote / telecommuting options for the right candidate
  • We are looking for attorneys who are hungry, hardworking, detail-oriented, and passionate about plaintiff-side litigation.

Qualifications:
  • 1–7 years of litigation experience (employment law experience preferred)
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities
  • Ability to manage deadlines and litigation responsibilities independently
  • California Bar admission in good standing

We are looking for exceptional attorneys who want to build a long-term career with a rapidly growing litigation firm that is making a real impact for employees across California.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year