Senior Employment Litigation Associate — Hybrid (SoCal)

Core Talent Finder; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Performance-based bonus structure

Specialized litigation training and mentorship

Job summary

Core Talent Finder is looking for a skilled Senior Employment Litigation Associate to join a well-established national litigation defense firm in Southern California. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact employment defense matters while managing cases from inception through resolution.

You will benefit from a hybrid work model and gain valuable courtroom exposure. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $195,000 and a variety of benefits including specialized litigation training and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 1-10 years of litigation experience, ideally 2-5 years post-bar.
• Experience in employment law litigation required.
• Defense-side litigation experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment-related litigation.
• Manage cases from pleadings through trial.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and motions.

Skills

Legal research

Strong advocacy skills

Case management

Drafting pleadings

Taking and defending depositions

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Job Openings Senior Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid) — California | $125K–$195K

About the job Senior Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid) — California | $125K–$195K

Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, or San Diego, California

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Apply today — interviews are already underway and the hiring team is actively shortlisting candidates.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established national litigation defense firm, is expanding its employment law practice and seeking a skilled Employment Litigation Associate to join their Southern California team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact employment defense matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, and complex workplace litigation. You will manage cases from inception through resolution, working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.

The position is ideal for attorneys who want meaningful courtroom exposure, strong mentorship, and long-term growth within a respected litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment-related litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claims
• Manage litigation cases from initial pleadings through trial or resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs
• Conduct and manage discovery, including responding to and propounding written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare motions and support mediation and trial preparation
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation
• Ensure accurate case reporting and compliance with client case-management requirements

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of California
• 1–10 years of litigation experience (target range: 2–5 years post-bar)
• Employment law litigation experience is required
• Defense-side litigation experience required (plaintiff-side experience alone will not qualify)
• Strong experience managing discovery in complex litigation matters
• Experience drafting and arguing motions
• Deposition experience (taking and defending)
• Experience with timekeeping and billing for client matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and caseloads

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to both single-plaintiff and class action employment cases

What's in It for You

• Compensation: $125,000 – $195,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Performance-based bonus structure with strong earning potential
• Hybrid work model across multiple Southern California offices
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Specialized litigation training and mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Opportunities to participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Clear pathway for career advancement within a nationally recognized litigation practice

Immediate hiring need.

If you are a California-licensed employment litigation attorney with defense experience, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or message YES to receive full details and be considered for the next interview round.