Rising Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

The Irvine office of Fisher Phillips LLP seeks a junior Employment Litigation Associate with two to three years of experience to join a sophisticated labor and employment practice representing employers throughout California.

Qualified candidates will handle matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions, and preparing for depositions and mediations. Wage-and-hour class/PAGA experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Two to three years of employment litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and case-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and manage document discovery.
• Propound and respond to written discovery and draft motions.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions; participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Assist in wage-and-hour class and PAGA matters when applicable.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission – California

Job description

The Irvine office of Fisher Phillips LLP seeks a junior Employment Litigation Associate with two to three years of experience to join a sophisticated labor and employment practice representing employers throughout California.

Qualified candidates will handle matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions, and preparing for depositions and mediations. Wage-and-hour class/PAGA experience is preferred but not required.