Associate Attorney - Labor Law

Job Description
Job Description A growing employment and labor law firm located in Encino, California is seeking a motivated and skilled Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is looking to develop and expand their employment litigation experience while handling substantive legal work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
The Associate Attorney will focus heavily on employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff cases and representative actions under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Responsibilities will include:
Managing an active caseload of employment litigation matters
Handling single-plaintiff employment cases and PAGA lawsuits
Drafting and responding to written discovery
Taking and defending depositions
Drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
Conducting legal research and preparing case analyses
Developing litigation strategies and assisting with case evaluation
Preparing for and attending court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings
Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the litigation process
Managing case deadlines and ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures
Qualifications
Active license to practice law in the State of California and in good standing
Minimum of 1+ years of relevant employment law experience
Experience handling employment litigation matters strongly preferred
Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
Experience drafting discovery, motions, briefs, and pleadings
Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet litigation deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team