Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Michelman & Robinson, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelman & Robinson, LLP in Los Angeles seeks a talented associate with 4+ years of labor and employment litigation experience to join our management side practice. You will lead and manage all phases of litigation, from strategy and discovery to depositions and trial preparation, while advising clients on routine employment issues and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with partners to shape case strategy, mentor junior associates, and communicate with clients and opposing counsel in a

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• 4+ years of labor and employment litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases and drive litigation strategy.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience taking depositions and handling court appearances.
• A proactive mindset, strong team orientation, and commitment to client service and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation.
• Lead and manage all phases of litigation, including strategy and discovery.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and oversee discovery process.
• Draft substantive pleadings, dispositive motions, and complex legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and appear in court as appropriate.
• Advise clients on routine employment issues and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy while mentoring junior associates.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties professionally and effectively.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment law.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Case management

Litigation strategy

Deposition experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to the California State Bar

Job description

• Represent employers in all aspects of labor and
  employment litigation, including discrimination,
  harassment, wage and hour, wrongful termination,
  and restrictive covenant matters
• Lead and manage all phases of litigation, including
  case strategy, discovery, depositions, hearings, and
  trial preparation
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and oversee
  all facets of the discovery process
• Draft substantive pleadings, dispositive motions,
  and complex legal memoranda
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and
  appear in court as appropriate
• Advise clients on routine employment issues and
  risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy while
  mentoring junior associates
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and
  third parties professionally and effectively
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment
  law

Michelman Robinson is seeking a talented associate with 4+ years of experience in labor and
employment law to join our growing management side practice in Los Angeles. This is an
excellent opportunity for an attorney ready to take on significant responsibility, manage cases
independently, and contribute strategically in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong
  academic credentials
• Admission to the California State Bar
  4+ years of labor and employment litigation
  experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage
  cases and drive litigation strategy
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience taking depositions and handling court
  appearances
• A proactive mindset, strong team orientation, and a
  commitment to client service and professional
  growth