Location: Downtown Los Angeles (hybrid remote/in office schedule available); Also a Position in Pasadena.
Compensation: Highly competitive salary (expected range $110k–$175k depending on experience), includes discretionary bonuses, and percentage fee sharing on contingency recoveries.
About our firm: We are a boutique plaintiffs’ employment law firm serving workers throughout California. We represent employees in wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination matters. Our litigators have successfully tried cases to verdict and have recovered millions for our clients. We maintain a collegial environment that values work–life balance while delivering high quality representation.
Responsibilities:
Discovery & case development: Draft and respond to discovery requests; conduct witness interviews; coordinate e discovery and document review.
Motion practice: Prepare and argue motions, including demurrers, motions to strike, and oppositions to summary judgment (MSJ). Research and brief complex employment law issues.
Court appearances: Appear at hearings, case management conferences and mandatory settlement conferences. Advocate persuasively before courts and arbitrators.
Depositions: Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, HR personnel and experts. Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony.
Trial preparation & trial: Assist partners with jury instructions, pre trial motions, exhibit preparation, and witness outlines. Participate in trial as second chair or lead counsel depending on experience.
Client communication: Maintain regular contact with clients, explain case developments, and provide candid legal advice.
Qualifications:
J.D. degree and active California bar membership in good standing.
5–15 years of employment litigation experience (plaintiff or defense). Significant experience with discovery, law and motion, depositions and trial preparation is essential.
Strong research, writing and oral advocacy skills; ability to manage cases autonomously.
Commitment to workers’ rights and to upholding California’s robust employee protection laws.
Benefits:
Health, dental and vision insurance;
401(k) with employer match and optional profit sharing contributions.
Flexible work arrangements – In-person preferred, hybrid or possible fully remote schedules; new technology to support remote deposition and court appearances.
Paid time off and parental leave – generous vacation policy, paid sick leave, and parental leave consistent with market expectations.
Professional development: CLE allowances, bar dues, and membership fees; mentorship opportunities with experienced litigators; support for participation in NELA and CAALA seminars.
Wellness and lifestyle benefits: Modern Gym in the building for employees or Subsidized gym membership or wellness stipend, public transportation or parking reimbursement, and periodic fun firm retreats (optional).
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, résumé and a recent writing sample demonstrating your litigation experience and any highlights of your career. If seeking Part-time, you can still apply, simply apply and indicate it is for part-time consideration.