MID-LEVEL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY — EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION AND COUNSELING

About the Role

We are seeking a mid-level associate to join our Employment Law practice. The position focuses on both employment litigation and counseling for a balanced plaintiff and defense practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in state and federal employment litigation.

Responsibilities

• Employment litigation including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters
• Wage and hour litigation including class and representative actions
• Executive compensation disputes involving equity, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Trade secret and unfair competition matters arising in the employment context
• Representation of both employers and employees in state and federal court and in arbitration
• Administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies
• Employment counseling on discipline, termination, leave practices, and policy drafting
• Drafting and negotiating separation agreements, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and substantive briefs
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with internal employment assessments
• Strategically analyze cases and provide recommendations on risk and litigation posture

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of employment law experience in both litigation and counseling
• Experience in state and federal court required
• Working knowledge of California labor and employment statutes and civil procedure
• Wage and hour experience required
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly

Skills

• Litigation
• Employment litigation
• Counseling