LA– Senior Employment Litigation Associate

We are seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Associate to handle complex California employment matters, with meaningful responsibility from case strategy through resolution.

About the role

You’ll manage litigation matters independently, draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, handle discovery and depositions, appear at hearings, and play a significant role in mediations and other high-stakes proceedings. This is an opportunity for an experienced litigator who wants more than a supporting role — you’ll work directly with clients, collaborate with multiple partners, and have the autonomy to shape your matters while benefiting from the resources and support of a leading national firm.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage employment litigation matters from start to finish
• Develop case strategy and manage client communications and deadlines
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions and appear at hearings
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Handle wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, class, collective, and PAGA matters
• Collaborate with partners and mentor junior attorneys

Requirements

• 7+ years of employment litigation experience preferred
• Proven ability to independently manage complex employment matters
• Strong California wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, class, collective, and PAGA experience
• Strong motion, deposition, writing, analytical, and client management skills
• California Bar admission and strong academic credentials
• Proactive, self-directed, and collaborative approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of matters

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA options
• 401(k) with firm profit-sharing contributions
• Parental leave, paid holidays, and life and disability insurance
• 2,000 annual billable hours with up to 150 qualifying non-billable hours
• Hybrid work environment
• Student loan refinancing and additional employee benefits

Pay

$200,000 - $260,000/year DOE + Bonus