Employment Attorney
- $110,000 - $120,000
- Los Angeles, CA
A bit about us:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Plaintiff Employment Attorney to represent employees in a wide range of workplace disputes. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for advocating on behalf of workers and experience handling employment litigation from intake through resolution, including trial if necessary. This role involves managing a caseload of matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination.
Why join us?
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive base salary + contingency bonuses
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) or retirement plan
Professional development and CLE opportunities
Competitive base salary + contingency bonuses
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) or retirement plan
Professional development and CLE opportunities
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side employment law matters from intake through settlement or trial
Conduct client consultations and evaluate potential claims
Draft and file complaints, motions, and other legal pleadings
Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice
Prepare and respond to written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.)
Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers
Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, and trial strategy
Stay current on federal and state employment laws and regulations
Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status
Practice Areas:
Discrimination (race, gender, age, disability, etc.)
Harassment and hostile work environment
Retaliation and whistleblower claims
Wrongful termination
Wage and hour violations (overtime, meal/rest breaks, misclassification)
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in [State]
2+ years of employment litigation experience (plaintiff-side preferred)
Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws (e.g., FEHA, FLSA)
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience taking and defending depositions
Trial experience or strong interest in trial advocacy preferred
Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
Strong client advocacy and interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience with contingency-based litigation
Background in mediation and settlement negotiations
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Familiarity with case management software and e-filing systems
Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side employment law matters from intake through settlement or trial
Conduct client consultations and evaluate potential claims
Draft and file complaints, motions, and other legal pleadings
Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice
Prepare and respond to written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.)
Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers
Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, and trial strategy
Stay current on federal and state employment laws and regulations
Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status
Practice Areas:
Discrimination (race, gender, age, disability, etc.)
Harassment and hostile work environment
Retaliation and whistleblower claims
Wrongful termination
Wage and hour violations (overtime, meal/rest breaks, misclassification)
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in [State]
2+ years of employment litigation experience (plaintiff-side preferred)
Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws (e.g., FEHA, FLSA)
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience taking and defending depositions
Trial experience or strong interest in trial advocacy preferred
Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
Strong client advocacy and interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience with contingency-based litigation
Background in mediation and settlement negotiations
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Familiarity with case management software and e-filing systems
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy