Employment Attorney

Express Recruiting Group; Santa Monica (CA); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Direct access to senior attorneys

Dedicated case management support

Résumé du poste

Express Recruiting Group in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our plaintiff-side team. You will own cases from evaluation through negotiation, discovery, and trial, with mentors and senior attorneys available for guidance.

You will manage FEHA, wage-and-hour, retaliation, and related claims, draft pleadings, and develop litigation strategies, aiming for favorable outcomes for California employees.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership required.
• At least 2 years of employment litigation experience, plaintiff-side or defense-side welcome.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery under California law.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate claims, assess liability and damages, and determine case viability.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, pleadings, motions, discovery and briefs.
• Handle FEHA, PAGA, wage-hour, and related California employment claims.
• Develop case strategies and negotiate pre-litigation and litigation settlements.
• Take and defend depositions, participate in mediations and hearings.
• Communicate with clients and manage cases through resolution.

Formation

Active California State Bar membership

Description du poste

Position: Employment Litigation Attorney

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Practice Area: Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation

Experience: 2+ Years

Compensation: $125,000–$250,000 base salary + bonuses

An established California plaintiff-side law firm is seeking a motivated employment litigation attorney to join its growing team in Santa Monica. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least two years of employment litigation experience who wants to take ownership of cases, develop litigation strategies, and advocate for California employees. Candidates with either plaintiff-side or defense-side employment litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

The Associate Attorney will manage employment matters from initial case evaluation and demand through negotiation, litigation, and trial, with opportunities to take the lead on cases early in their tenure. The role offers direct access to senior attorneys and firm leadership, along with support from experienced case managers and dedicated administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate employment claims, assess liability and damages, and determine case viability.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and trial briefs.
• Handle CRD and EEOC filings and right-to-sue processes.
• Manage an active caseload involving FEHA discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, whistleblower claims, and retaliation.
• Develop case strategies and negotiate pre-litigation and litigation settlements.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and independently develop litigation strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage cases through resolution.
• Oversee deadlines and competing priorities to move cases forward efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• At least 2 years of employment litigation experience; plaintiff-side or defense-side backgrounds welcome.
• Experience drafting demand letters, complaints, and motions under California law.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases, exercise sound legal judgment, and work collaboratively.
• Experience with FEHA, PAGA, wage and hour, or other California employment claims is preferred.
• Deposition, mediation, arbitration, and court hearing experience is a plus.
• Spanish or Farsi language proficiency is a plus.
• Base salary of $125,000–$250,000, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Direct access to senior attorneys and firm leadership.
• Dedicated case management and administrative support.
• Opportunities for early case ownership and professional development.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a collaborative, fast-paced plaintiff-side practice where you can take meaningful ownership of your cases, strengthen your litigation skills, and make a direct impact advocating for California workers.