Description:
Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to manage a diverse, active caseload of plaintiff-side employment matters. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker, a persuasive writer, and a compassionate advocate who can guide clients through complex legal processes while aggressively pursuing justice against corporate defendants.
Core Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Lead or co-counsel cases from initial client intake through trial, arbitration, or settlement.
- Client Intake & Assessment: Interview prospective clients, evaluate claims under California law, and perform early risk and damages assessments.
- Pleadings & Motions: Draft complaints, administrative charges (CRD/EEOC), discovery requests/responses, and high-stakes motions (including oppositions to summary judgment).
- Depositions & Appearances: Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, managers, and corporate witnesses; represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Representative Actions: Draft and manage individual, class action, and PAGA wage-and-hour claims.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Licensing: Active, good-standing member of the State Bar of California (Required).
- Experience: 3-5 years of civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for dedicated plaintiff-side labor and employment law.
- Legal Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the California Labor Code, FEHA, CFRA, and California civil procedure.
- Advocacy Style: Exceptional legal research and writing skills, paired with a confident and empathetic communication style for client management.
- Mindset: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to advancing workers' rights.
- Base Salary: DOE
- Bonus Structure: Highly competitive, percentage-based originations or fee-split bonus structure tied directly to case resolutions.
- Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; [401(k) with match]; generous PTO/vacation policy; paid State Bar dues and CLEs.
