Mid-Level Litigation Associate - Employment Litigation & Counseling

Brickstech; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Direct client exposure

Ownership of matters

Job summary

Brickstech is seeking an employment Litigation Associate to handle plaintiff and defense matters with direct client interaction. The role offers early ownership of matters and meaningful responsibility in a hybrid setting.

Qualified candidates have 3–6 years of employment litigation experience in state and/or federal court, strong drafting and oral advocacy skills, and a working knowledge of California employment statutes. California Bar admission or readiness is required.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of employment litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Experience with dispositive motions and discovery management.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of California employment statutes and civil procedure.
• Active California Bar membership or ability to obtain admission promptly.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and litigation components with increasing independence.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and substantive briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Advise employers and employees on litigation and pre-litigation strategy.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with internal assessments.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and agency representatives.

Skills

Employment litigation

Dispositive motions

Discovery management

Legal research

California Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Locations: San Francisco, CA | Newport Beach, CA | West Palm Beach, FL

Total Experience Required: 3–6 years of employment litigation experience in state and/or federal court

Compensation: $175,000, depending on experience

Work Arrangement: Hybrid flexibility, consistent with client and practice needs

Visa Type: USC or GC only

Engagement Restriction: No C2C

About the Role

We’re seeking an employment litigation associate to handle plaintiff and defense matters while providing substantive counseling to employers and employees. The role offers early ownership of matters and direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cases and litigation components with increasing independence.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and substantive briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Advise employers and employees on litigation and pre-litigation strategy.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with internal assessments.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and agency representatives.

Practice Areas

• Discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Wage and hour litigation, including class and representative actions.
• Compensation, equity, separation agreement, and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Employment‑related trade secret and unfair competition matters.
• State and federal litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
• Employer counseling on compliance, investigations, discipline, termination, wage practices, and policies.
• Employee counseling on compensation, separation negotiations, and claims evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• 3–6 years of employment litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Experience with dispositive motions and discovery management.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of California employment statutes and civil procedure.
• Active California Bar membership or the ability to obtain admission promptly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling both plaintiff and defense employment matters.

What the Role Offers

A balanced plaintiff and defense practice, meaningful counseling work, substantial responsibility, and direct client exposure.