Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate

Adams & Martin Group; California; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing plan

Parental leave policy

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Pasadena, California, is seeking an experienced employment litigation attorney to defend employers in complex workplace matters across the state, from inception through resolution in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will possess active California Bar admission, 3+ years of employment litigation, discovery experience, excellent research and analytical writing, and strong oral advocacy; the firm offers a hybrid schedule, comprehensive benefits, and competitive

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission is required.
• Minimum 3 years of employment litigation experience.
• Discovery experience is required.
• Excellent research, analytical writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend single-plaintiff employment claims in state and federal courts.
• Represent employers before CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commission.
• Provide day-to-day employment law counsel to clients.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions and motions.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Analytical writing

Discovery experience

Job description

Bar Req: Active California Bar in good standing

Billable Req: 1,850 Hours

Join a California-based firm with one of the top employment law practices, representing employers in complex workplace matters throughout California. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing cases from inception through resolution. The firm will consider applicants with plaintiff side experience for this role.

Responsibilities

• Defend single-plaintiff employment claims involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related workplace issues in state and federal courts.
• Represent employers in proceedings before the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), EEOC, and California Labor Commission.
• Provide day-to-day employment law advice and counsel to clients.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle law and motion practice, including:
• Dispositive motions
• Motions to compel arbitration
• Discovery-related motions
• Prepare case evaluations and litigation strategies for clients.
• Independently manage caseloads and practice to drive matters toward resolution.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting persuasive mediation briefs.
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and argue motions when appropriate.
• Participate in arbitrations and trials.

Required Qualifications

• Active admission to practice law in the State of California
• Minimum 3 years of employment litigation experience.
• Discovery experience
• Excellent research, analytical writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Compensation

• $165,000 - $225,000 DOE
• Discretionary bonus

Firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit sharing plan, a progressive parental leave policy, generous associate compensation packages, and flexible working hours.

Salary: $150,00 - $225,000+ DOE

Location: Pasadena, California (Hybrid Schedule)

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3-7 years experience.
• Defend single plaintiff claims in state and federal court
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Provide employment-related advice and counsel
• Defend complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and/or California Labor Commissioner
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Law and motion work: preparing and responding to dispositive motions, moving to compel arbitration, and discovery-related motions
• Preparing case evaluations for clients
• Proactive handling and/or management of cases
• Preparing for and attending mediations, preparing mediation briefs
• Attending court hearings, status conferences, arguing dispositive motions
• Arbitration and trial experience
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Candidates must be admitted to practice law in the State of California.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.