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Employment Law Attorney

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Join a well-established, plaintiff-side employment law firm representing employees in complex, high-stakes workplace matters throughout California. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to handle sophisticated litigation with the autonomy to work remotely or in a hybrid capacity, all within a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages professional growth.

Employment Law Attorney Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Performance-based bonuses and long-term advancement opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid or fully remote work arrangements within California
  • Supportive, collegial, and professional team environment
  • Direct exposure to complex, high-impact employment litigation
Employment Law Attorney Requirements & Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active California Bar license in good standing
  • Minimum 2 years of California plaintiff-side employment law or employment litigation experience
  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a single-plaintiff caseload
  • Direct experience handling discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination cases
  • Experience litigating in California Superior Courts and U.S. District Courts
  • Excellent client communication and organizational skills
Employment Law Attorney Preferred Background & Skills
  • Trial preparation or trial experience
  • Experience in high-growth or fast-moving law firms
  • Spanish-speaking ability
Employment Law Attorney Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Manage California plaintiff-side employment matters from intake through resolution
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery for state and federal court cases
  • Conduct and defend depositions under the California Code of Civil Procedure
  • Prepare and respond to discovery requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Appear at mediations, settlement conferences, and hearings
  • Prepare cases for arbitration and trial in various California forums
  • Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and subject matter experts
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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