Associate Attorney - Employment Law

Tressler LLP; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Tressler LLP in Irvine, CA is seeking an Employment/Litigation Associate Attorney with 5 years of experience to join our hybrid office. The role involves handling complex employment and litigation matters, from intake to settlement or trial, with collaborative support from our team.

Ideal candidates hold a California bar license, a JD, and strong writing and communication skills, with a track record in advocacy.

Qualifications

• Active California bar license is required.
• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• 5 years of litigation experience is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing complex employment/litigation matters and managing multiple cases from intake through settlement or trial.
• Developing and implementing litigation strategies and budgets.
• Conducting and defending depositions and arguing dispositive motions.
• Providing strategic legal advice to clients in business, professional liability, and employment disputes.
• Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
• Assisting with marketing and business development efforts to drive firm growth and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Active California bar license

5 years of litigation experience

Excellent communication

Writing and advocacy skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Employment/Litigation Associate Attorney with 5 Years of experience (Irvine, CA)

Role Description

We are seeking an Employment/Litigation attorney to join our Irvine, California office as an Associate. Our dynamic Employment/Litigation Group is known for its comprehensive approach to handling matters related to complex insurance claims analysis and representing clients in high-stakes litigation cases. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about delivering exceptional legal services. The candidate does not need to have a book of business. This position is hybrid in our Irvine, California office.

Essential Job Duties Include

• Overseeing complex employment/litigation matters and managing multiple cases from intake through settlement or trial.
• Developing and implementing litigation strategies and budgets.
• Conducting and defending depositions and arguing dispositive motions.
• Providing strategic legal advice to clients in business, professional liability, and employment disputes.
• Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
• Assisting with marketing and business development efforts to drive firm growth and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• Active California bar license (Required)
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 5 years of litigation experience (Required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills

Featured Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible schedule

About Life At Tressler

We are a full-service, modern law firm located in ten cities across the country. We are known for our people-centric approach to business, which includes collaborative teaming, professional development opportunities, flexible schedules and a positive work environment. We have been successful for more than 40 years because of our wonderful team.

Tressler has been named to the prestigious U.S. News and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past five years and we are “Client Recommended” by A.M. Best. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.

Salary Commensurate with experience - $170,000 to $180,000

Salary commensurate with experience:: $170,000 USD - $180,000 USD