Employment Litigation Associate – Employer Defense

Orion Placement
  • Los Angeles, California
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a highly respected employment law practice focused exclusively on representing employers and management.
    • Handle sophisticated, high impact employment litigation and work with experienced attorneys on complex matters.
    • Take on meaningful responsibility and build your litigation career in a collaborative, high caliber environment.
    • Work in a hybrid model that offers flexibility while maintaining strong in person mentorship and team connection.
    • Earn highly competitive compensation based on your directly relevant experience.

    Location:

    Encino, California. Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely.

    Note:

    This role requires at least 3 years of experience as an attorney and at least 1 year of defense side employment litigation experience representing employers or management.

    About Us

    We are a well established labor and employment law practice dedicated exclusively to representing employers and management. Our team handles sophisticated employment disputes, provides practical counsel, and delivers strategic, effective representation to clients across a wide range of industries. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Represent employers and management in employment litigation matters.
    • Handle cases involving a broad range of labor and employment law issues.
    • Manage litigation matters through discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and other stages of the litigation process.
    • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
    • Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
    • Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and court appearances.
    • Work directly with clients to understand business objectives and provide practical legal guidance.
    • Collaborate with experienced attorneys and contribute to successful case outcomes.
    • Take increasing ownership of matters as your experience and capabilities grow.

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of experience practicing as an attorney.
    • 1+ year of defense side employment litigation experience.
    • Experience representing employers, management, or other management side clients in employment matters.
    • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
    • Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and general litigation procedures.
    • Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative legal environment.
    • Active California Bar membership is required.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters, collaborate with highly experienced legal professionals, and take on meaningful responsibility. We offer a supportive, professional environment where strong attorneys can continue developing their skills, deepen their expertise, and make a direct impact on clients and case outcomes.

    JPC-1910

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, California

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Bar Membershipunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Documentsunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Research Skillsunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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