Irvine – Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher & Phillips; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) and carve-out election

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Critical care

Accident and hospital indemnity 보험

Student loan refinancing program

Life insurance for dependents

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Irvine office of Fisher Phillips seeks junior associates with two to three years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice representing employers throughout California.

Qualified candidates will have experience handling litigation matters at various stages, from inception through resolution. Candidates should be comfortable drafting pleadings; propounding and responding to written discovery; drafting dispositive and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Two to three years of employment litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and case-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings; propound and respond to written discovery; draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions; participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organization & communication

Case management

Project management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the State Bar of California

Job description

The Irvine office of Fisher Phillips seeks junior associates with two to three years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice representing employers throughout California.

Qualified candidates will have experience handling litigation matters at various stages, from inception through resolution. Candidates should be comfortable drafting pleadings; propounding and responding to written discovery; drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions; preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; and participating in mediations and settlement negotiations. Experience in wage-and-hour class and PAGA actions is preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;
• Admission to the State Bar of California;
• Two to three years of employment litigation experience;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Strong organizational, communication, and case-management skills; and
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) and carve-out election
• Profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Critical care
• Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• Student loan refinancing program
• Life insurance for dependents
• Pet insurance

The yearly salary range for this position is $195,000 - $230,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.