Description:
Role Overview: Our Employment Law Division in Riverside seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney to manage an active plaintiff caseload from intake through resolution. You will independently handle pleadings, discovery, motion practice, ADR, and trial, partnering with senior attorneys as needed.What You'll Do:
- Manage a plaintiff employment docket (e.g., discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour, whistleblower)
- Draft and argue motions; conduct and defend depositions; manage written discovery and meet-and-confers
- Develop case strategy, evaluate liability/damages, and prepare mediation/trial briefs and exhibit/witness lists
- Lead settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations; try cases when appropriate
- Communicate proactively with clients; ensure timely updates and high-quality counsel
- Collaborate with team attorneys and staff; maintain accurate calendaring and deadlines.
Qualifications:
- JD and active California Bar license (in good standing)
- 1+ years civil litigation experience preferred (plaintiff employment strongly preferred); motivated juniors with strong writing and advocacy skills will be considered
- Proven ability to independently manage a caseload and move matters efficiently to resolution
- Excellent legal research, writing, and editing; strong oral advocacy
- Superior organization, time management, and professional judgment
- Highest ethical standards; collaborative, client-centered mindset
- References required
Nice to Have:
- First- or second-chair trial experience
- Mediation/arbitration advocacy experience
- Spanish language skills
