Litigation Attorney; Hybrid or Remote - Plaintiff-side

Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side)

El Segundo, CA (Onsite or Hybrid - at least 1 day in the office per week)

• Base Salary: $145,000 – $165,000 (higher considered for 5+ years’ experience)
• Bonus:
  Generous annual performance bonus
• Health:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage (employee premium 100% paid; PPO upgrades available)
• Retirement: 401(k) with 3% safe harbor contribution + discretionary employer match
• Time Off:
  Paid vacation, sick time, and 15 paid holidays
• Other Perks:
  Paid parking, cell phone stipend, paid jury duty & voting leave, casual dress, wellness reimbursement
• Work Model:
  Hybrid in-office / remote flexibility
• Culture:
  Collegial, team-oriented, strong work/life balance

Our client is a well-established El Segundo, CA based plaintiff-side law firm with offices throughout the state. The firm is devoted to representing employees and consumers and is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and meaningful, high-impact litigation. Attorneys are supported by experienced colleagues, strong infrastructure, and leadership that values both excellence and balance. The firm is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join the team immediately due to growth.

• Independently manage and develop strategy for an active employment litigation caseload
• Draft complaints, discovery, and substantive law-and-motion filings
• Take and defend depositions; manage all phases of discovery
• Prepare for and attend court hearings
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and class certification motions
• Communicate directly with clients and witnesses
• Collaborate with co-counsel, experts, and support staff
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Take cases through trial or arbitration when necessary

• JD from an accredited law school; top-100 law school strongly preferred
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• Minimum 3–4 years of substantive employment litigation experience
• Experience with FEHA, wage & hour, and related employment claims
• Proven experience taking and defending depositions
• Strong law-and-motion background; courtroom experience preferred
• Working knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Federal Rules
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated commitment to employee-side advocacy