Plaintiff Employment Attorney

Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing employment law firm in Woodland Hills with tenured attorneys and staff. The ideal candidate will handle a diverse caseload focused on single plaintiff matters, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. This role offers a collaborative environment where innovation and client advocacy are prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 30-40 employment law matters independently, ensuring efficient and effective case handling.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and represent clients in mediations.
• Prepare for and lead depositions, including witness preparation and questioning.
• Monitor and adhere to litigation deadlines while maintaining high-quality legal work.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses to provide updates and gather information.
• Perform thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
• Supervise and guide support staff and paralegals to ensure smooth case management.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in employment law and apply insights to case strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation, particularly in employment law (candidates with two years of strong employment law experience will be considered).
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.
• Strong skills in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Excellent negotiation skills, particularly in settlement discussions.
• Experience preparing for and conducting depositions.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, discrimination claims, harassment cases, and wrongful termination matters.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Active license to practice law in the state of California.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.