Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, California, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, arguing motions, managing discovery-related activities and investigations, and drafting position statements and dispositive motions, among other duties.

Duties:

• Perform legal research related to employment litigation cases
• Draft motions, pleadings, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Argue motions and take and defend depositions
• Manage discovery-related activities and investigations
• Draft position statements and dispositive motions
• Assist with the drafting of employee handbooks and policies

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree
• 3+ years of experience in employment litigation
• Ability to propound and respond to discovery
• Experience preparing motions and obtaining declarations
• Civil litigation and/or trial experience preferred
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Passion for client service and practice development

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development programs
• Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement
• Competitive annual bonus programs
• 401(k) plan
• Affordable health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and/or healthcare expenses
• Teladoc for 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video
• Employee assistance program
• Back-up childcare program
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program

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