Remote Employment Litigation Counsel — Associate

SourcePro Search, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group in a fully remote role. The candidate should have a California Bar in good standing and substantial experience defending employers in employment litigation across industries.

The position offers significant responsibility, opportunities for client interaction, and potential for Of Counsel for 9+ years of California employment litigation experience and first-chair capabilities.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• 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 with first-chair capabilities.
• Experience defending employers in employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage/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.

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 capabilities

Client counseling

Written and oral advocacy

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group in a fully remote role. The candidate should have a California Bar in good standing and substantial experience defending employers in employment litigation across industries.

The position offers significant responsibility, opportunities for client interaction, and potential for Of Counsel for 9+ years of California employment litigation experience and first-chair capabilities.