Employment Plaintiff Attorney

corviaconsulting; California; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LA Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Employment Plaintiff Attorney with 1–3 years of employment law experience to join their litigation team. The ideal candidate will manage employee wage-hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters, handling cases from inception through resolution.

The role requires strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment and communicate

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar in good standing.
• 1–3 years of employment law litigation experience.
• Experience handling employment matters from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of employment litigation matters.
• Represent employees in claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and related issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
• Maintain accurate billing records and ensure compliance with litigation deadlines.

Connaissances

J.D. degree

CA Bar active

Employment law 1-3 yrs

Litigation experience

Legal research

Draft pleadings

Client relations

Multitasking

Formation

Juris Doctor

Description du poste

Los Angeles, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

Employment Plaintiff Attorney (1–3 Years Employment Law Experience)

About Us

We are a legal consulting and recruiting company that partners with leading law firms across the United States to connect them with exceptional legal talent. One of our clients, a well-established and growing law firm in Los Angeles, California, is seeking an Employment Plaintiff Attorney with 1–3 years of employment law experience to join their litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build their career representing employees in workplace disputes while working alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

The Employment Plaintiff Attorney will handle a variety of employment law matters on behalf of employees, including claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and other workplace disputes. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills who is eager to manage cases from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of employment litigation matters.
  
• Represent employees in claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and related employment law issues.
  
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
  
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
  
• Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses.
  
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations.
  
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
  
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities.
  
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
  
• Maintain accurate billing records and ensure compliance with litigation deadlines.
  

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
  
• 1–3 years of employment law litigation experience.
  
• Experience handling employment matters from inception through resolution.
  
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
  
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
  
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing plaintiffs in employment litigation.
  
• Experience taking or defending depositions.
  
• Experience attending mediations and settlement conferences.
  
• Familiarity with legal case management and document management software.
  

Core Competencies

Successful candidates will possess:

• Strong litigation and case management skills.
  
• Excellent legal writing and analytical abilities.
  
• Effective negotiation and advocacy skills.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail.
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
  
• Professionalism and sound judgment.
  
• Compassionate and client-focused approach.
  
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
  
• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing Los Angeles law firm.
  
• Professional development and long-term career growth.
  
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  
• Meaningful work advocating for employees and protecting workplace rights.