Employment Litigation Attorney - Greater Autonomy & Flexibility

Employment Litigation Attorney – Greater Autonomy & Flexibility Location: California Work Arrangement: Hybrid; additional remote options subject to confirmation Employment Type: Full-time The Opportunity Looking for greater ownership of your matters and a fresh challenge in employment litigation? An established national law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney to join its California team. The opportunity offers involvement in employer-side disputes, substantive client matters and the chance to further develop your litigation skills within an experienced team. Whether you're seeking more hands-on experience or are an established litigator interested in greater independence, this position could be worth exploring. Key Responsibilities Represent employers in California state and federal courts. Handle discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination and other workplace disputes. Manage employment litigation through discovery, motion practice and resolution. Draft pleadings, substantive motions and legal memoranda. Take and defend depositions. Advise clients on litigation strategy and potential exposure. Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations. Work collaboratively with experienced employment litigators. Manage deadlines, client relationships and billable-time records. What We're Looking For Employment litigation or related civil defense experience. Strong drafting, research and analytical capabilities. Knowledge of California employment law and litigation procedures. Experience handling substantive litigation assignments. Excellent client communication and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. The underlying opening particularly targets experienced employment litigators, although attorneys at other career stages are welcome to discuss suitable opportunities. Hybrid/Remote working arrangement. Additional remote flexibility subject to employer confirmation. Exposure to substantive employer-side litigation. Opportunities for case ownership and client involvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Distinct | North America