Employment Attorney

Position Overview

West Coast Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join our growing Employment Law Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling employment litigation matters from inception through resolution, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing complex employment litigation cases from inception through resolution

• Conducting and defending depositions, including those of expert witnesses

• Making regular court appearances, including hearings and conferences

• Preparing for and handling trials and arbitrations with minimal supervision

• Overseeing and contributing to law and motion practice

• Mentoring junior attorneys and legal support staff

• Developing case strategy in collaboration with partners

• Performing high-level legal research and writing

• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence

• Communicating effectively with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel

• Participating in case reviews and firm development initiatives

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar

• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience

• Demonstrated experience handling employment matters through trial, arbitration, mediation, and settlement

• Strong knowledge of California Employment Law, wage and hour regulations, and California Code of Civil Procedure

• Proven ability to independently manage a full caseload from inception through resolution

• Exceptional legal research, analytical, writing, and advocacy skills

• Experience conducting depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and managing discovery

• Experience communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court

• Experience mentoring junior attorneys, paralegals, or support staff preferred

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong time-management skills

• Professional, dependable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment

Compensation

• $150,000 - $200,000 base salary, plus commission and bonus

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• A health savings account (HSA)

• A 401(k) plan with employer contributions

• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays