Attorney - Employment (Employees' Rights)

Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob & Morrison; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob & Morrison is seeking an attorney with strong litigation experience, particularly in employment matters. The role involves taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and developing case strategy with senior trial teams.

You will gain courtroom and arbitration exposure as cases advance, with opportunities to own strategy and advance to trial work within a collaborative, diverse practice.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and California licensing requirements.
• Experience in employment litigation and workplace rights matters.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with deadlines.
• Active membership in the California State Bar, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Build case strategy alongside trial-ready attorneys.
• Get real courtroom and arbitration exposure as cases progress.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition-heavy background

Clear legal advice

Excellent written and verbal comms

Diversity advocacy

Trial readiness exposure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At KSJM, we represent employees in individual harassment, discrimination and whistleblowing matters, as well as class actions. The ideal attorney candidate should have litigation experience, , be able to properly frame cases, be committed to helping us meet the needs of a diverse client base and bring enthusiasm to advocacy. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.This is a great opportunity for someone looking to hit the ground running, take and defend depositions, argue motions and present cases in arbitration and trial.

You'll be hands-on from day one:

• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions
• Build case strategy alongside trial-ready attorneys
• Get real courtroom and arbitration exposure as cases progress

What matters most to us:

• Solid litigation experience (deposition-heavy background especially welcome)
• Genuine commitment to advocating for a diverse client base
• Real enthusiasm for the fight - confidence in the deposition room matters more than years in front of a jury

Trial experience is a plus, not a requirement. If you're ready to own case strategy, depositions and motion practice - and grow into trial work alongside a team that tries cases - let's talk.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with specific experience or interest in Employment Law.
• Prior experience in litigation, including taking and defending depositions, trial preparation and courtroom advocacy, preferred.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients on workplace rights and related issues.
• Proficiency in legal Research to support case strategy, drafting, and trial preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Commitment to workplace justice, including advocacy for diverse and underserved client populations.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California, in good standing.