Senior Employment Litigation Associate

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Senior Employment Litigation Associate at a national litigation defense firm defending employers in employment-related litigation matters. Managing cases in Southern California with opportunities for courtroom exposure and mentorship.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defend employers in employment-related litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claims
Manage litigation cases from initial pleadings through trial or resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs
Conduct and manage discovery, including responding to and propounding written discovery
Take and defend depositions
Prepare motions and support mediation and trial preparation
Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation
Ensure accurate case reporting and compliance with client case-management requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of California
1–10 years of litigation experience (target range: 2–5 years post-bar)
Employment law litigation experience is required
Defense-side litigation experience required (plaintiff-side experience alone will not qualify)
Strong experience managing discovery in complex litigation matters
Experience drafting and arguing motions
Deposition experience (taking and defending)
Experience with timekeeping and billing for client matters
Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and caseloads

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending accounts
Specialized litigation training and mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
Opportunities to participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Clear pathway for career advancement within a nationally recognized litigation practice

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationdrafting pleadingslegal briefsdiscovery managementdepositionsmotion preparationlegal researchadvocacytimekeepingbilling

Soft Skills

communicationcase managementdeadline managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Licensed to practice law in California