Description:
Job Overview:Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego's oldest and most prestigious law firms, seeks an experienced litigation Associate Attorney to join the Firm's Employment Litigation Practice Group. Our ideal candidate will possess 3 or more years' experience within the Employment Litigation practice area.
Our culture fosters collaboration, cross-practice teamwork, and professional growth through formal and informal mentorship. At HFM, you'll represent esteemed clients, and contribute to a longstanding tradition of legal excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Work on employment litigation matters of various sizes including individual, class, wage & hour, harassment & discrimination, and PAGA litigation
- Extensive contact with client representatives and opposing counsel
- Assist with workplace investigations
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft pleadings and motions, including dispositive motions
- Draft and respond to discovery and correspondence
Required Experience:
- Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar
- 3+ years of experience in employment litigation required
- Wage and hour class action/PAGA experience highly preferred
- Possess strong analytical skills, excellent oral, and written communication skills
- Highly motivated professional who can take initiative and work independently as well as within a team
