Senior Employment Litigation Associate — Defense & Trial

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC is recruiting for the San Jose, CA office of a prominent AmLaw 200 firm. The Employment Litigation Associate will handle complex defense-oriented matters, with 5+ years of substantive experience and California bar admission.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to manage strategy, drafts, depositions, motions, and trials while coordinating with partners and clients in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Employment litigation and counseling, or general litigation experience preferred.
• Admission to the California bar.
• Minimum 5 years of experience required.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators, and other parties involved in the litigation process.
• Participate in strategy discussions and case planning.

Skills

Interfacing with attorneys/clients

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Education

Juris Doctorate

California bar admission

Job description

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC is recruiting for the San Jose, CA office of a prominent AmLaw 200 firm. The Employment Litigation Associate will handle complex defense-oriented matters, with 5+ years of substantive experience and California bar admission.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to manage strategy, drafts, depositions, motions, and trials while coordinating with partners and clients in a fast-paced litigation practice.