Employment Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a highly experienced Employment Litigation Attorney in Santa Monica, CA. This full-time role manages the full lifecycle of employment litigation from demand through trial, conducts legal research, drafts documents, and represents clients in hearings and negotiations.

The ideal candidate holds a California JD and bar in good standing, with 2+ years of employment law litigation experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume docket.

Qualifications

• Must have strong legal writing ability and clear drafting skills.
• Negotiation experience with employers or in-house counsel is preferred.
• Experience with FEHA, PAGA, or wage-and-hour matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of employment litigation from initial demand through trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and trial briefs.
• Prepare strategy, handle depositions, mediations, and arbitrations, and communicate with clients.

Skills

Strong legal writing skills

Negotiation experience with employers

Experience with FEHA, PAGA, or wage &

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

California Bar Admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced and motivated Employment Litigation Attorney to join their team in Santa Monica, CA. This full-time role involves managing the full lifecycle of employment litigation cases, from initial demand through trial. The attorney will conduct legal research, draft documents, prepare strategies, and represent clients in various legal settings.

Duties

• Evaluate new matters and advise on case viability.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, and statutory notices.
• Manage DFEH/CRD and EEOC charge filings and processes.
• Engage in pre-litigation and litigation negotiations.
• Develop early case strategy and manage plaintiff-side docket.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and trial briefs.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage expectations.

Requirements

• California bar admission in good standing.
• 2+ years of employment law litigation experience.
• Experience drafting demand letters, complaints, and motions.
• Ability to manage a high-volume docket effectively.
• Strong legal writing skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

California Bar Admission.

Skills

• Experience with FEHA, PAGA, or wage and hour cases preferred.
• Negotiation experience with employers or in-house counsel.