Single Plaintiff Employment Associate

Our client seeks experienced Employment Attorneys to join their highly talented team. This role focuses on defending clients in single-plaintiff employment litigation (in court and arbitration) and investigating and responding to administrative charges.

The firm provides comprehensive solutions for the legal needs of companies throughout California.

***Hiring at multiple locations: Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco***

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal investigations, legal research, preparing discovery and taking/defending depositions, drafting motions and pleadings, and representing clients at court conferences, hearings, and trials. While counseling experience is a plus, it is not required.
• Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies.
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Communicate with partners, associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.

• 3 years of experience in single-plaintiff employment litigation
• Comfort with court appearances, depositions, and mediations is essential.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and attorneys to meet client needs.
• Member in good standing of the California Bar.
• Successful completion of the bar exam.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Ability to meet a billable hour requirement of 1,850 hours annually.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% coverage for employees.
• Life Insurance: 100% coverage for employees, with a benefit equal to 1x the yearly salary.
• Long-Term Disability: 100% coverage for employees, providing income protection up to 50% of pre-disability earnings. The minimum monthly benefit is $100, and the maximum benefit is $1,000.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution: 3% of annual salary, with 100% vesting in both employer and employee contributions.
• Profit Sharing: Percentage of profits.
• Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free services for employees and dependents, including counseling and referrals.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days for staff per year, unlimited PTO for attorneys (subject to billable requirements), one week of paid jury duty for staff, and up to three days of paid bereavement leave for the loss of a close family member.
• Voluntary AFLAC Plans: Optional coverage.
• Wellness Benefit Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 annual reimbursement for wellness expenses.
• Cell Phone Stipend: Provided for employees