Defense-Focused Employment Litigator

JBA International; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JBA International seeks experienced litigators with 2+ years in employment law to handle a broad range of issues including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential, with experience in law and motion, depositions, mediations, or arbitrations preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
• Employment background and trial experience preferred, but not required.
• Member in good standing with the state bar.

Responsibilities

• Defend management in litigation.
• Draft pleadings for civil actions and motions.
• Prepare and argue motions before the court.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations or arbitrations when applicable.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting pleadings

Motions

Depositions

Mediations/arbitrations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

JBA International seeks experienced litigators with 2+ years in employment law to handle a broad range of issues including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential, with experience in law and motion, depositions, mediations, or arbitrations preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.