Employment Litigation Associate | La Jolla, CA

AMG is partnering with a highly regarded California law firm to hire an Associate Attorney. This role will represent employer clients in single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, partnering with clients and senior attorneys to develop strategy, manage cases, and drive successful outcomes.

Location: La Jolla, CA (On-site) | Pasadena, CA (1 day remote)

Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000 (DOE) + monthly bonus, benefits & profit sharing

What you'll be doing

• Managing employment litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Defending single-plaintiff claims involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related employment issues
• Representing employers before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, mediation briefs, and other litigation filings
• Conducting and defending depositions and managing discovery processes
• Advising clients on employment law compliance, case strategy, and risk assessment
• Participating in mediations, court hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Managing multiple matters while meeting deadlines and client expectations

What you'll need to have

• Active admission to practice law in the State of California
• 3-7+ years of employment litigation experience representing employers
• Experience handling administrative charges and employment litigation in state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motions practice, and case management
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, client service, and relationship-building skills
• Arbitration, trial, or first-chair case management experience is a plus

Interested in learning more?

Apply today, and we'll reach out to qualified candidates to schedule a conversation.

All inquiries, submissions, and discussions will be handled with strict confidentiality.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.