Employment Attorney

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Beverly Hills, CA

Employment Attorney

Attorney

1-13 yrs required

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Job Title: Employment Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent litigation-focused employment law firm based in Beverly Hills, CA, is seeking a full-time associate attorney with a keen interest in employee rights and labor litigation. This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional looking to develop deep expertise in complex employment disputes, including wage-and-hour matters and discrimination cases. The associate will work on a select docket of impactful matters and contribute to trial preparation, motion work, and high-stakes negotiations in a collaborative and litigation-driven environment.

Duties:

• Represent individual plaintiffs in employment-related disputes, including wage and hour class actions, discrimination, retaliation, and harassment cases

• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions

• Handle litigation milestones including depositions, mediations, court appearances, and settlement discussions

• Conduct in-depth legal research using advanced platforms such as Lexis and Westlaw

• Collaborate with senior attorneys to strategize and execute litigation plans

• Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel

• Assist in trial preparation and appellate briefing, when applicable

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in California

• Experience in employment litigation or civil litigation preferred

• Demonstrated interest in plaintiff-side labor and employment law

• Ability to manage a limited but substantive caseload with minimal supervision

• Experience participating in depositions, court hearings, or mediations is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Member in good standing of the State Bar of California

Skills:

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• High proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis

• Strong organizational and case management skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

• Attention to detail and commitment to client advocacy

Job Location:

• Beverly Hills, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

• Life insurance coverage

• Paid time off and firm-recognized holidays

• Monthly cell phone reimbursement

• Ongoing professional development opportunities