Senior Employment Litigation Associate — Lead Complex Cases

CDF Labor Law LLP; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible in-office and hybrid work

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave

Firm events

Job summary

CDF Labor Law LLP is seeking a Senior-level Associate with at least seven years of California employment litigation experience to join our Orange County team. You will take a leading role in sophisticated matters for a diverse client base, from regional businesses to Fortune 500 companies, and work closely with relationship partners while shaping strategy.

Employer-side experience is preferred. The position offers in-office and hybrid work options, with a salary range of $235,000–$305,000

Qualifications

• At least seven years of California labor and employment litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Ability to independently manage significant litigation matters.
• Experience handling complex class actions and PAGA matters.
• Experience handling single-plaintiff FEHA claims.
• Excellent writing, analytical, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment, initiative and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead single-plaintiff, class and PAGA matters through all phases of litigation.
• Collaborate with relationship partners to develop strategy and execute it.
• Direct discovery, take and defend depositions and work with expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue dispositive and other significant motions.
• Appear in court and represent clients at trial and in arbitration.
• Lead settlement negotiations and advocate for clients in mediations.
• Prepare complex matters for trial and arbitration.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries.

Skills

California employment litigation

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent case management

Collaborative approach

Job description

CDF Labor Law LLP is seeking a Senior-level Associate with at least seven years of California employment litigation experience to join our Orange County team. You will take a leading role in sophisticated matters for a diverse client base, from regional businesses to Fortune 500 companies, and work closely with relationship partners while shaping strategy.

Employer-side experience is preferred. The position offers in-office and hybrid work options, with a salary range of $235,000–$305,000