Employment Litigation Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Employment Litigation Attorney to join our growing Employment Law team on a full-time basis. This is a full-time role based in Santa Monica, CA, spanning the full lifecycle of a case. From initial demand through trial, including pre-litigation negotiation and resolution. You'll conduct legal research, draft legal documents, interview clients, prepare legal strategy, engage in settlement discussions, and represent clients in litigation, negotiation, and in court as needed, exercising independent judgment at every stage. If you're looking for a place to build a real litigation career on the plaintiff side while making a concrete difference for clients, this is that opportunity. WHAT YOU WILL DO Evaluate new matters, assess liability and damages exposure, and advise on case viability Draft demand letters, complaints, and statutory notices Manage DFEH/CRD and EEOC charge filings and right-to-sue processes Engage in pre-litigation and litigation negotiations with opposing counsel and in-house counsel Develop early case strategy, including mediation timing and settlement positioning Manage an active plaintiff-side docket across FEHA discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, whistleblower, and retaliation matters Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and mediation and trial briefs Conduct depositions, mediations, and arbitrations; appear in court on hearings, CMCs, and trials Develop litigation strategy independently and in collaboration with senior attorneys Communicate directly with clients and manage their expectations through every stage of the case WHAT WE OFFER Competitive pay, commensurate with experience Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off Direct access to senior attorneys and firm leadership A genuinely collaborative, fast-paced team environment Plaintiff-side work with real case outcomes that matter Salary is DOE REQUIREMENTS California bar admission in good standing 2+ years of employment law litigation experience (plaintiff or defense considered) Demonstrated experience drafting demand letters, complaints, and motions in California Ability to manage a high-volume docket with competing deadlines without dropping balls Strong legal writer - your briefs and demand letters should speak for themselves Ability to take ownership of your cases from day one PREFERED FEHA, PAGA, or wage and hour experience Experience negotiating pre-litigation resolutions directly with employers or in-house counsel Deposition and hearing experience Bilingual - Spanish or Farsi a plus, not required #J-18808-Ljbffr