Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigator

Novate Legal Search; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) or retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Performance bonuses

Flexible or hybrid work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Novate Legal Search is seeking a motivated Plaintiff-Side Employment Attorney to join our Los Angeles team. The attorney will represent employees in a broad range of California employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour claims, and related matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent writing and negotiation ability, and a commitment to client advocacy, with 2–5+ years of employment litigation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 2–5+ years of employment litigation experience preferred; plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law including FEHA, wage-and-hour laws, Labor Code, PAGA, and related statutes.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong judgment and ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee advocacy and client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff-side employment matters from intake through settlement, arbitration, or trial.
• Evaluate claims, liability, damages, and overall case strategy.
• Handle matters involving FEHA, California Labor Code, PAGA, wage-and-hour laws, FMLA/CFRA, ADA.
• Conduct client interviews and provide ongoing legal advice.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, discovery, motions, mediation briefs, settlement agreements, and other documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and corporate representatives.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, employers, insurers, and their representatives.
• Represent clients before CRD, EEOC, and Labor Commissioner/DLSE.
• Maintain regular client communication and manage expectations.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and staff.
• Maintain organized caseload and meet deadlines.

Skills

Employment litigation

California employment law

Pleadings & discovery

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California State Bar

Job description

Novate Legal Search is seeking a motivated Plaintiff-Side Employment Attorney to join our Los Angeles team. The attorney will represent employees in a broad range of California employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour claims, and related matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent writing and negotiation ability, and a commitment to client advocacy, with 2–5+ years of employment litigation