Senior Employment Litigation Attorney

A growing California litigation firm is seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney to join its employment law practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigator who enjoys managing sophisticated matters independently while working alongside a collaborative team of accomplished attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse employment litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Handle a broad range of employment matters, including single-plaintiff litigation, multi-plaintiff disputes, wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace-related matters.
• Develop case strategy, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and oversee all phases of litigation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and other case-related filings.
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, trial, and resolution.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure efficient case management and high-quality client service.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide strategic legal guidance throughout the lifecycle of each matter.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 7+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Defense-side employment experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling wage and hour matters, discrimination claims, harassment claims, retaliation claims, and related employment disputes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment while maintaining high standards of work product.

Ideal Candidate

• Self-motivated and capable of managing matters with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable handling both high-volume litigation and complex, high-exposure disputes.
• Strong communicator who works effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborative team player who values professional development and high-quality legal work.
• Interested in long-term growth within a sophisticated employment litigation practice.