Employment Litigation Attorney – California Licensed

Kaufman Dolowich LLP

Employment Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of experience handling California employment law matters. Fully remote position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP in the Employment Practices Group.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings
Conduct and defend depositions and participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
Attend and advocate at court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and trials
Handle matters involving employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, and other employment-related matters
Represent employers in investigations and proceedings before federal, state, and local agencies
Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies
Manage discovery, motion practice, investigations, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
Communicate directly with clients, provide strategic guidance, and maintain strong client relationships
Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to develop litigation strategies and achieve favorable outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active admission to the California Bar in good standing required
Minimum of 4 years of employment litigation experience
Experience handling California employment litigation matters in state and federal courts
Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and managing complex litigation matters
Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional client service
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining responsiveness and collaboration with clients and colleagues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

employment litigationdrafting pleadingsconducting depositionsmotion practicediscovery managementlegal writinganalytical skillsnegotiation skillscase managementrisk management

Soft Skills

client communicationstrategic guidanceattention to detailexceptional client serviceindependent managementprioritizationcollaborationresponsivenessadvocacynegotiation

Certifications

California Bar admission