Litigation Attorney

Attorney Position

Seeking an Attorney to handle employment litigation from case evaluation through trial, including pleadings, law and motion, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Our client is a boutique employment law firm representing both employers and employees in employment-related matters. The firm provides counsel on employment compliance, workplace policies, investigations, mediation, and litigation, with a practical, business-focused approach.

The firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to handle all phases of employment litigation while advising clients on employment law and workplace compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Handle employment litigation from case evaluation through trial, including pleadings, law and motion, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower, wage and hour, breach of contract, and employment tort matters.
• Advise clients regarding employment law compliance, workplace practices, and risk management.
• Draft and review employee handbooks, employment policies, pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research and develop case strategy.
• Manage case deadlines, files, and litigation matters.
• Participate in mediations, administrative hearings, and court appearances.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, status, and legal risk.
• Collaborate with firm partners and contribute to litigation templates and best practices.

Qualifications include:

• Strong employment litigation experience, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Knowledge of California employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and whistleblower matters.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong client counseling and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Prior labor and employment litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work on-site in Calabasas, CA.