Plaintiff Employment Attorney

DescriptionRobert Half is partnering with a fast-growing employment law firm with great, tenured attorneys and staff. This firm is located in Woodland Hills.The ideal candidate will handle a diverse caseload, primarily focused on single plaintiff matters, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where innovation and client advocacy are at the forefront.Responsibilities:• Manage a caseload of 30-40 employment law matters independently, ensuring cases are handled efficiently and effectively.• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.• Conduct settlement negotiations and represent clients in mediations.• Prepare for and lead depositions, including witness preparation and questioning.• Monitor and adhere to litigation deadlines while maintaining high-quality legal work.• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses to provide updates and gather necessary information.• Perform thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.• Supervise and guide support staff and paralegals to ensure smooth case management.• Stay up-to-date with developments in employment law and apply insights to case strategies.Requirements• A minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation, particularly in employment law. Candidates with only two years of strong employment law experience will be considered. • Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.• Strong skills in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.• Excellent negotiation skills, particularly in settlement discussions.• Experience preparing for and conducting depositions.• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, discrimination claims, harassment cases, and wrongful termination matters.• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.• Active license to practice law in the state of California.Job typePerm