ADA Employment Litigation Attorney

Diamond Personnel; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Anthem and Kaiser)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonus

Unlimited PTO

12-14 holidays per year

Employee appreciation events

Membership at Kinetic Gym

Job summary

Diamond Personnel is seeking an experienced ADA Employment Litigation Attorney in California. The role requires 3–10 years of employment litigation experience focused on ADA compliance and disability discrimination. Responsibilities include drafting legal motions, negotiating agreements, and advising clients. This position offers a salary of $180-$300K, flexible hybrid work after initial integration, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar License is required.
• Experience with ADA compliance and disabilities litigation is necessary.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions and appear at hearings before judges.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Negotiate and draft agreements including settlement agreements.
• Research case law and statutes.
• Advise clients and communicate professionally.

Skills

ADA compliance

Employment litigation

Disability discrimination

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active California State Bar License

Job description

Our client, a prominent law firm, is seeking an ADA Employment Litigation Attorney.

• Salary: $180- $300K, depending on experience.
• Experience: 3–10+ years of employment litigation, specifically in ADA compliance, accessibility, and disability matters.
• Billable hours: 1,800
• Schedule: First month is 100% in the office to integrate with the team; flexible hybrid work available thereafter, or fully remote.
• Partnership Track: Yes
• Scope: Focuses on violations of the ADA, including public accommodation (physical access), digital accessibility, and employment.
• Focus: Often handles lawsuits for non-compliance, negotiating access, or litigating discrimination cases.
• Client Base: May represent individuals, companies needing compliance, or, in some cases, plaintiffs in public access suits.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, oppositions to motions, and reply briefs, and appear at hearings before judicial officers in state and federal courts and arbitration forums.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Respond to discovery requests and issue subpoenas.
• Negotiate and draft agreements, including settlement agreements and joint defense agreements.
• Support first‑chair attorneys before, during, and after trial, including preparation of pretrial documents, motions, and deposition summaries.
• Advise and communicate with clients and opposing counsel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Research case law and statutes.
• Review and analyze documents produced by opposing counsel and provided by clients.
• Originate new client relationships.
• Supervise remote paralegals and legal assistants.
• Present MCLE programs to firm lawyers and paralegals on relevant topics.
• Record billable time promptly and accurately.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar License (Required)
• Experience with ADA compliance, accessibility litigation, and disability discrimination matters, including both advisory and litigation work.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Anthem and Kaiser)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing after introductory period
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Unlimited PTO
• 12-14 holidays per year (depending on the year)
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Membership at Kinetic Gym (in the courtyard near our office)