Rising Employment Litigation Associate in California

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Optional benefits: critical care, etc.

Pet insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a junior employment litigation associate with two to three years of experience. The role involves handling litigation from inception to resolution within a sophisticated management-side labor and employment team.

The candidate should be skilled in drafting pleadings, pleadings, discovery, and motions, and be prepared for depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations. Wage-and-hour PAGA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of litigation experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
• Experience drafting pleadings and discovery responses.
• Experience with wage-and-hour class and PAGA actions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery responses.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions; participate in mediations.
• Assist with wage-and-hour class and PAGA matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited law school)

Calif. Bar admission

Job description

Fisher Phillips LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a junior employment litigation associate with two to three years of experience. The role involves handling litigation from inception to resolution within a sophisticated management-side labor and employment team.

The candidate should be skilled in drafting pleadings, pleadings, discovery, and motions, and be prepared for depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations. Wage-and-hour PAGA experience is a plus.