Senior Employment Litigation Associate

ResponsibilitiesDefend employers in employment‑related litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claimsManage litigation cases from initial pleadings through trial or resolutionDraft pleadings, motions, and legal briefsConduct and manage discovery, including responding to and propounding written discoveryTake and defend depositionsPrepare motions and support mediation and trial preparationMaintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigationEnsure accurate case reporting and compliance with client case‑management requirementsRequirementsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law in the State of California1–10 years of litigation experience (target range: 2–5 years post‑bar)Employment law litigation experience is requiredDefense‑side litigation experience required (plaintiff‑side experience alone will not qualify)Strong experience managing discovery in complex litigation mattersExperience drafting and arguing motionsDeposition experience (taking and defending)Experience with timekeeping and billing for client mattersStrong legal research, writing, and advocacy skillsAbility to manage multiple deadlines and caseloadsCertifications & QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.)Licensed to practice law in California#J-18808-Ljbffr