Strategic Employment Defense Litigator (CA)

Law Firms; California; On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms is seeking an experienced Employment Defense Attorney to join its California-based litigation practice. The ideal candidate will defend employers in employment disputes and manage matters independently from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities include pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial work, with a focus on practical solutions and risk assessment. Strong knowledge of California employment law and civil procedure is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment defense or employment litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and civil litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment litigation from inception through resolution.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and settlement negotiations.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide case evaluations and risk assessments.
• Advise employer clients regarding employment disputes and litigation exposure.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.

Job description

Law Firms is seeking an experienced Employment Defense Attorney to join its California-based litigation practice. The ideal candidate will defend employers in employment disputes and manage matters independently from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities include pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial work, with a focus on practical solutions and risk assessment. Strong knowledge of California employment law and civil procedure is essential.