Senior Litigation Attorney

A California‑based law firm is seeking an experienced employment litigator to join its employment practice as a Senior Associate. This role involves handling a broad range of employer‑side employment matters, including pre‑litigation disputes, litigation, agency hearings, and audit investigations. The associate will work with the support of an experienced paralegal and alongside a team of seasoned attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel on defense‑side employment litigation matters, including individual claims, class actions, and PAGA cases
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and briefs, and appear at court hearings, mediations, and depositions as required
• Evaluate and negotiate resolution of pre‑litigation demand letters
• Represent employer‑side clients in Labor Commissioner hearings
• Assist clients with Department of Labor and other agency audit investigations
• Advise clients on wage and hour compliance and issues involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Partner with clients to address employment‑related concerns and implement best practices
• Draft and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with California employment law
• Conduct in‑depth legal research on complex and evolving employment law issues
• Stay current on developments in employment law and relevant industry trends

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active membership with the State Bar of California; federal admission preferred but not required
• Minimum of five years of experience practicing employment litigation
• Experience handling class action and PAGA matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to high standards of client service and ethical legal practice
  

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.