Senior FEHA Plaintiff Attorney — High-Impact Litigation

Ascendion; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission bonuses

Quarterly KPI bonuses

Year-end bonus

Bonuses for sanctions awards

15% referral fee

MCLE coverage

Malpractice insurance coverage

Parking expenses covered

Bar license dues covered

Professional organization memberships

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney in West Hollywood to handle meaningful single-plaintiff FEHA matters within a sophisticated employment practice. You will manage cases from inception through resolution and contribute to strategy on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

The ideal candidate has extensive litigation, writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, with a strong track record in FEHA and employment law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Significant experience handling single-plaintiff FEHA and employment law matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate single-plaintiff employment matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle FEHA, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement demands, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and trial prep.
• Communicate with clients and provide strategic legal guidance.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ascendion is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney in West Hollywood to handle meaningful single-plaintiff FEHA matters within a sophisticated employment practice. You will manage cases from inception through resolution and contribute to strategy on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

The ideal candidate has extensive litigation, writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, with a strong track record in FEHA and employment law.