Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

401(k) profit sharing & match

Performance based hours bonus

Health benefits and FSA

Job summary

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) seeks a litigation associate for its Los Angeles office in a hybrid role that balances flexible scheduling with direct client contact and courtroom exposure. You will work on cases shaping California employment law and serve public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits across the state.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of employment law and solid litigation experience, with public sector exposure considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment law experience (Wage & Hour, PAGA, FLSA).
• Litigation experience required.
• Public sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substantive witness interviews.
• Manage discovery and case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear and argue motions in court.
• Draft dispositive motions, including demurrers, Anti-SLAPP motions, and summary judgment motions.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Job description

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW), with more than 120 attorneys across five California offices, is seeking a litigation associate for its Los Angeles office. This hybrid role offers flexibility along with direct client contact, courtroom experience, and the chance to work on cases that influence California employment law.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore serves as trusted advisors to public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits across California. Our legal experts provide client-focused services in litigation, labor relations, negotiations, employment, education, business, and construction. LCW delivers vital web-based and live training to clients, proactively helping them avoid problems. Leveraging decades of expertise, we conduct impartial workplace investigations for California's businesses.

What You'll Do

• Conduct Substantive Witness Interviews
• Manage Discovery and Case Strategy
• Take and Defend Depositions
• Appear and Argue Motions in Court
• Draft Dispositive Motions, including Demurrers, Anti-SLAPP Motions, and Summary Judgement Motions

What We're Looking For

• 2+ Years of Employment Law Experience (Wage & Hour, PAGA, FLSA)
• Litigation Experience Required
• Public Sector Experience a Plus

Why LCW

• Hybrid Schedule Supporting Professional Growth and Well-Being
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Profit Sharing & Match
• Performance Based Hours Bonus
• Comprehensive Health Benefits and FSA

Join LCW and build your career in a firm that combines sophisticated labor and employment practice wit a mission that matters.

Learn more at lcwlegal.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.