Employment Litigation Associate (Remote in CA)

Scope of Role As an Employment Litigation Associate, you will play a key role in defending employers in a variety of workplace-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment law matters. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, and participating in mediations and trials. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where you will work closely with experienced attorneys to deliver exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes. Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role. Responsibilities Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation. Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements. Must Have: Must have DEFENSE experience (not plaintiff side) Prior employment law experience is mandatory. The discovery process is very specialized and different from general litigation. Must have experience billing (tracking time spent on client matters, recording expenses, and generating invoices for services rendered) Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. You must be licensed to practice in the State of California. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written. Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines. Nice to Have: Experience with both single-plaintiff and class actions