Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Prepare complaints, answers, and other initial pleadings
• Research and draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Prepare agency position statements
• Assist with deposition preparation and take or defend depositions as experienced
• Develop legal research and analyze complex employment law issues
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation
• Assist with case strategy, document review, and hearing preparation
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines across matters involving different partners
• Seek out substantive assignments through the firm’s flexible case staffing model

Requirements

• One to two years of litigation experience
• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Employment litigation experience preferred
• Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, motions, or agency position statements
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and vision insurance
• Retail retirement plan with firm contributions for eligible employees
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and voluntary supplemental insurance programs