Employment Litigation Associate — Hybrid, CA

LJW Solutions; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Multiple California offices

Career development opportunities

Job summary

LJW Solutions, a premier California firm, seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 4-5 years of employment litigation experience to join its Employment practice. The role offers hybrid work across three Northern California offices and direct client exposure.

You will handle complex disputes, contribute to depositions and motions, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong litigation skills including research, drafting, discovery and case management.
• Experience handling depositions and substantive motions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively within a collaborative team.
• Traditional labor law experience would be advantageous.
• Employment advisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of employment litigation matters, representing employers in complex workplace disputes.
• Manage key aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation documents.
• Advise clients on employment-related disputes, workplace policies and regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with partners and colleagues on sophisticated employment matters.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
• Gain exposure to traditional labor law and employment advice and counsel matters.

Skills

Litigation skills

Depositions

Legal research

Motions

Client communication

Team collaboration

Labor law experience

Employment advisory

Education

California Bar admission preferred

Job description

LJW Solutions, a premier California firm, seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 4-5 years of employment litigation experience to join its Employment practice. The role offers hybrid work across three Northern California offices and direct client exposure.

You will handle complex disputes, contribute to depositions and motions, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.