Litigation - Commercial Attorney / Employment Law - General Attorney in El Segundo, CA

Law Firm

El Segundo, CA

Litigation - Commercial Attorney / Employment Law - General Attorney in El Segundo, CA

Attorney

2-3 yrs required

No

Associate Attorney Position

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Develop strategy and actively manage case-load
- Independently attend court hearings
- Independently draft complaints, discovery, and motions
- Work on and assist in trial preparations
- Communicate with clients and witnesses
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Draft and argue motions, including motions for class certification
- Conduct discovery, including depositions
- Work with expert witnesses, particularly in financial and statistical fields
- Manage settlement negotiations and participate in mediations
- Collaborate with co-counsel and opposing counsel
- Take cases to trial and arbitration, if necessary

Education and Experience Information:
- JD degree from an accredited law school
- Active California bar membership in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of substantive employment litigation experience
- Experience taking and defending depositions and managing discovery
- Law and motion knowledge, including experience arguing motions
- Working knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Court
- Strong analytical research and writing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experienced with developing and sustaining client relationships
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to representing employees and protecting their rights

Salary Information:
- Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage with employee premium paid in full and optional PPO upgrades available
- Retirement savings plan with safe harbor employer contribution plus discretionary employer match
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Paid jury duty and leave to vote
- Paid parking and casual dress office environment
- True team culture with a focus on cross-team training and support
- Hybrid in-person and remote work available

The law firm is devoted to plaintiff representation and protecting employee and consumer rights. They offer a collegial and rewarding work environment with a focus on work/life balance, fostering a culture of professional growth and development. The firm is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and organized individual to join their team immediately. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of litigation experience and a desire to represent workers and consumers.