Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

A well-regarded plaintiff-side employment law firm in the Los Angeles area is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney with 3–5 years of experience handling single-plaintiff FEHA and wrongful termination matters to join a client-focused, employee-side practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle single-plaintiff FEHA claims, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters
• Manage wrongful termination cases from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and dispositive motion oppositions
• Take and defend depositions
• Communicate directly with clients and manage case strategy in coordination with senior attorneys
• Represent clients in mediation, settlement negotiations, and court appearances

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 3–5 years of experience in California employment litigation, specifically single-plaintiff FEHA and wrongful termination matters
• Plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating within a close-knit team

What We Offer

• Client-centered, employee-side practice with meaningful case outcomes
• Collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 and $180,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.