Employment Litigation - Associate - Woodland Hills
Employment Litigation Associate - Woodland Hills, CA
A premier national labor and employment law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 3+ years of litigation experience to join its Woodland Hills office. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced employment litigators on sophisticated workplace disputes while gaining significant hands-on experience in all phases of litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and other litigation-related filings.
- Take and defend depositions and participate in witness preparation.
- Assist with wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters.
- Conduct legal research, develop case strategy, and support trial preparation.
- Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal litigation teams.
Key Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active California Bar admission.
- 3+ years of litigation experience.
- Employment litigation experience preferred.
- Experience handling discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
- Exposure to wage and hour, class action, and PAGA matters is highly desirable.
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive compensation ranging from $210,000-$270,000+, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work with one of the nation's leading labor and employment law firms.
- Exposure to sophisticated employment litigation matters and high-profile clients.
- Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and additional voluntary benefits.
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