Attorney - L&E, ADA

Established (45+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Litigation Attorney for Employment and ADA Cases in Orange County, CAAn established firm based in Orange County, CA with over 45 years in practice is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with 3-10+ years of experience to join their team on a hybrid schedule. This litigation boutique represents some of the largest corporations in the country as well as emerging companies, and has a track record of favorable verdicts, judgments, and settlements. This role will focus on ADA compliance, accessibility litigation, and disability discrimination matters, including both advisory and litigation work, alongside employment, class action, and business cases. The firm expects most associates to build their entire careers there, so the partnership track is shorter than at larger firms.Offer:Salary range: $180,000-$300,000+, contingent on experienceBillable target of 1,800 hours per yearHybrid schedule after an initial in-office period of about one monthMedical, dental, and vision insurance401k with match and profit sharing after an introductory periodDiscretionary annual bonusUnlimited PTO12-14 paid holidays per yearTerm life insuranceDisability benefitsFlexible scheduleParental leaveGym membershipEmployee appreciation events throughout the yearQualifications:3-10+ years of experience in employment litigationExperience with ADA compliance, accessibility litigation, and disability discrimination matters, including advisory and litigation workJuris Doctor degree and active CA State Bar admissionExperience preparing motions, oppositions, and reply briefs and appearing at hearings in state and federal courts and arbitration forumsExperience preparing for and taking depositions and handling written discovery and subpoenasAbility to research case law and statutes and analyze documents from opposing counsel and clientsStrong written and verbal communication skills with clients and opposing counselAbility to supervise remote paralegals and legal assistantsInterest in developing new clients and contributing to the firm's growthResponsibilities:Prepare motions, oppositions to motions, and reply briefs and attend hearings before judicial officers in state and federal courts and arbitration forumsPrepare for and take depositionsPrepare discovery requests, discovery responses, and subpoenasPrepare agreements such as settlement agreements and joint defense agreementsSupport first-chair attorneys before, during, and after trial by preparing pretrial documents, motions, and deposition summariesInteract with clients and opposing counsel in a courteous and thoughtful mannerResearch case law and statutesReview and analyze documents produced by opposing counsel and provided by clientsDevelop new clientsSupervise remote paralegals and legal assistantsPrepare and give MCLEs to firm lawyers and paralegals on topics of interestEnter billable time promptly and accurately