Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Employment Litigation Associate Attorney - San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco

A well-regarded California-based law firm is seeking Employment Litigation Associate Attorneys at various levels of experience to join its growing practice. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to high-quality client service. Attorneys are supported with meaningful client exposure, professional development opportunities, and flexibility in how and where they work. This role offers hybrid/work-from-home options , for candidates residing in San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Francisco .

Responsibilities:

Defend employer clients in single-plaintiff employment litigation in court and arbitration.
Investigate and respond to administrative charges.
Analyze liability and damages and develop case strategy.
Conduct legal research and draft correspondence, memoranda, motions, and pleadings.
Prepare and respond to written discovery; take and defend depositions.
Represent clients at court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trial or arbitration.
Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active California Bar membership in good standing.
3+ years of litigation experience , with an employment law background strongly preferred.
Wage & hour experience is a plus but not required.
Strong legal writing skills with attention to detail.
Effective oral advocacy and client communication skills.
Comfortable handling court appearances and participating in depositions and mediations.
Trial experience preferred but not required.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of California and federal procedures.

Benefits:

Annual subjective, objective, and origination bonus opportunities.
Firm-funded 401(k) and profit-sharing contributions.
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Unlimited PTO and paid firm holidays.
Paid parental leave, jury duty, bereavement, and disability leave.
Wellness reimbursement and cell phone/internet stipend.
Transportation or parking benefits.
Paid bar dues and firm-sponsored CLE.
Employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts.

To learn more about this or any of our open positions, email Carolina Ries at or call/text . All communication will be kept confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.