Employment Attorney at Career Consulting Partners
Job Description
Job Description
Employment Attorney
Career Consulting Partners has partnered with one of California’s premier plaintiff-side employment law firms, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, and dedicated to protecting the rights of workers across the state. They have grown into a dynamic team of over 150 professionals in five offices, all united by their commitment to excellence, mentorship, and client advocacy.
We are looking for a motivated Associate Attorney eager to gain practical, hands-on litigation experience. The ideal candidate is a Plaintiff Employment Litigation Attorney with 2 to 6 years of employment law experience. You will appear in court, handle depositions, manage your own cases, and learn directly from some of California’s top trial lawyers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a docket of employment law cases from inception through trial
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and trial briefs
- Take and defend depositions with confidence and professionalism
- Represent clients in court, arguing motions and presenting persuasive advocacy
- Collaborate closely with clients to develop and refine case strategies
- Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
- Support trial preparation and serve as second chair when needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
- Minimum of 2 to 6 years of litigation experience (employment law a must).
- Strong experience in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- A strong desire to grow as a trial lawyer and litigator
- Experience with trial or trial-prep is a plus
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
- Base Compensation Range: $130,000 - $170,000
- Plus additional performance commission and Fee Structure on settled cases
- Competitive PTO package
- Paid holidays
- Paid Medical insurance
- Paid Dental, vision, and life insurance
- FSA Contributions
- Covered bar dues and MCLE programs
- Real mentorship and professional growth
- Firm-sponsored events
- Mission-driven team and culture
- Courtroom experience from day one
LOCATION:
- West Los Angeles, CA
- Downtown Los Angeles, CA
- Hybrid
***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***
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