Salary
💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per year
About the role
- Manage a caseload of employment litigation matters, with a focus on individual FEHA cases
- Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
- Provide strategic legal counsel on employment-related issues and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with other attorneys on complex litigation and provide mentorship where appropriate
- Engage directly with clients, demonstrating excellent service and responsiveness
- Maintain compliance with firm processes and client reporting standards
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in the State of California
- Extensive experience in labor and employment litigation
- Deep knowledge of California employment law, including FEHA, wage & hour, and administrative agency matters
- Proven ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
- Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and client communication skills
- First-chair experience in depositions, mediations, and trial preparation (desired)
- Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys (desired)
- Demonstrated interest in employment law and litigation strategy (desired)
- Ability to build strong client relationships in a collaborative law firm environment (desired)
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities (desired)