Management-side Employment Litigation Attorney

Australia-Employment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Management-side Employment Litigation Attorney to defend and advise employers in complex workplace disputes. This permanent, on-site role requires a seasoned attorney with substantial experience in state and federal employment litigation and a strong business-focused mindset.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant practice, California Bar admission, and proven ability to manage caseloads, draft substantive motions, and guide clients through discovery

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 10+ years of management-side employment litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment law.
• Experience with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting substantive motions and managing written discovery.
• Deposition experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Strong client communication and case management skills.
• Ability to develop practical litigation strategies balancing legal risk and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and related workplace disputes.
• Manage cases from initial evaluation through discovery, dispositive motions, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other substantive legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide clients with ongoing case assessments.
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Negotiate settlements and evaluate potential exposure.
• Advise employers regarding litigation risk and employment-related compliance issues.
• Work directly with HR professionals, executives, in-house counsel, and other client stakeholders.

Skills

Client communication

Case management

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Litigation strategy

Independently manage caseload

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Management-side Employment Litigation Attorney

$200000 - $280000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a management-side employment law practice representing employers across a wide range of industries. We advise and defend businesses in complex workplace disputes, providing practical, strategic counsel from the initial claim through resolution, arbitration, or trial. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their operations, manage risk, and develop litigation strategies aligned with their business objectives.

Why join us?

• Boutique practice
• Great reputation
• Competitive compensation
• Work/Life Balance

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and related workplace disputes
• Manage cases from initial evaluation through discovery, dispositive motions, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other substantive legal documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare witnesses for deposition and trial
• Develop litigation strategy and provide clients with ongoing case assessments
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Negotiate settlements and evaluate potential exposure
• Advise employers regarding litigation risk and employment-related compliance issues
• Work directly with HR professionals, executives, in-house counsel, and other client stakeholders

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• Experience handling management-side employment litigation, at least 10 years
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment law
• Experience with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting substantive motions and managing written discovery
• Deposition experience strongly preferred
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong client communication and case management skills
• Ability to develop practical litigation strategies while balancing legal risk and business considerations

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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