Employment Litigation Associate: Courtroom Experience

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on litigation

Court appearances

Mentorship

Collaborative team

Employee rights focus

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Attorney – Employment Litigation to handle matters through the litigation process, from intake to resolution, with mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.

This full-time, onsite role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, opportunities for depositions and motion practice, and a collaborative team committed to protecting employee rights.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership.
• 1–5 years of civil litigation experience (employment law preferred).
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while working collaboratively.
• Trial preparation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment law matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial documents.
• Conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear regularly in court and argue motions.
• Communicate with clients regarding case strategy.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Assist with trial preparation and serve as second chair at trial when appropriate.

Skills

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Mission Recruiting, LLC in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Attorney – Employment Litigation to handle matters through the litigation process, from intake to resolution, with mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.

This full-time, onsite role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, opportunities for depositions and motion practice, and a collaborative team committed to protecting employee rights.