Junior Employment Litigation Attorney – Employment Defense Litigation

Job Description

Junior Employment Litigation Attorney | Law Firms

The Tone:
This is a full-time position for a Junior Attorney within an elite national litigation boutique, with its primary base in Los Angeles, CA, and offering flexibility for qualified candidates to work remotely. The firm is distinguished by its capacity to undertake the sophisticated, high-stakes litigation typical of a major defense firm, while simultaneously fostering the flexibility, distinctive culture, and individualized attention characteristic of a specialized boutique practice. This opportunity is integral to the continued expansion of the firm’s Los Angeles presence, providing a well-defined pathway for significant professional development. It specifically emphasizes opportunities for direct client engagement and early, hands-on exposure to complex litigation, all structured within a manageable 1,850 billable hour framework.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $180000–$250000 yearly
• Team: Works in a collaborative team structure, reporting to and directly collaborating with partners on defense strategies.
• Mission: To provide robust employment defense litigation services for single-plaintiff and class/collective matters, alongside supporting select commercial, business, and contract litigation cases.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Preparation: Draft and prepare substantive legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses across various litigation matters.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research, meticulously analyzing complex statutory frameworks and evolving case law developments, with a primary focus on employment law.
• Litigation Support: Actively assist with key phases of litigation, encompassing the preparation for depositions, conducting witness interviews, and participating in mediation proceedings.
• Strategic Collaboration: Engage directly with partners to develop and refine effective defense strategies for a range of employment matters, including single-plaintiff cases and more complex class/collective actions.
• Diverse Case Management: Provide support for the firm’s general business and contract litigation needs, contributing to a diverse and challenging caseload as required.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and possess active admission in good standing with the State Bar of California, demonstrating foundational legal qualification.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of dedicated employment law experience is required, with valuable contributions welcomed from attorneys who have practiced on either the Plaintiff or Defense side.
• Skills: Possess strong analytical capabilities, demonstrated proficiency in legal research, and highly persuasive writing skills. Candidates must also exhibit the ability to manage case deadlines independently while effectively contributing within a collaborative team structure.