Employment Litigation Associate — Courtroom Ready (Hybrid)

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is partnering with a Southern California plaintiff-side law firm to identify an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney seeking meaningful courtroom experience and hands-on litigation responsibility.

This role offers immediate exposure to depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and trial preparation while working alongside experienced litigators committed to mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership required.
• At least 1 year of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative environment.
• Employment law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial materials.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court and argue motions.
• Support mediation, arbitration, and settlement efforts.
• Assist with trial preparation and second-chair responsibilities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research and writing

Courtroom advocacy

Independent worker

Employment law exp

Education

Bar admission California

Job description

Mission Recruiting is partnering with a Southern California plaintiff-side law firm to identify an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney seeking meaningful courtroom experience and hands-on litigation responsibility.

This role offers immediate exposure to depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and trial preparation while working alongside experienced litigators committed to mentorship and professional development.