Remote Employment Litigation Associate (CA Bar)

Connectly Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting's client, a nationally recognized employment litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney or Of Counsel to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group. This remote role requires California Bar admission and substantial experience handling sophisticated matters for employers across industries.

The position offers significant responsibility, client interaction, and the opportunity to work with a skilled team in a fully remote setting, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 4+ years of substantive California employment litigation experience (Associate level)
• 9+ years of relevant California employment litigation experience for Of Counsel consideration and demonstrated first-chair capabilities
• Experience defending employers in employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and related workplace claims
• Experience representing employers in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agency matters
• Class Action and/or PAGA experience preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws and administrative procedures
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to client service excellence
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork
• Prior large law firm experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters and agency proceedings
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Represent employers before state and federal administrative agencies
• Advise and counsel employers on employment law compliance and workplace issues
• Conduct management training on employment and labor law topics
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, employment torts, contract claims, non-compete issues, and class or representative actions
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas to provide strategic, business-oriented legal counsel to clients

Skills

California employment litigation

First-chair litigation

CA employment laws

Discrimination/harassment/wage andHour

Case management

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Connectly Recruiting's client, a nationally recognized employment litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney or Of Counsel to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group. This remote role requires California Bar admission and substantial experience handling sophisticated matters for employers across industries.

The position offers significant responsibility, client interaction, and the opportunity to work with a skilled team in a fully remote setting, with competitive compensation.