Employment Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Mission driven law firm, specializing in advocating and defending public entities, is seeking a Litigation Associate with four to ten years of experience in all aspects of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial work. Candidates with experience in labor and employment law, public sector law, appeals, and affirmative litigation are encouraged to apply. This role provides an exciting opportunity to take on major case responsibility, including direct client contact, investigations, depositions, court and administrative hearings, and trial work.

Key Responsibilities :

Handle all aspects of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, and

motion practice

Represent clients in court and administrative hearings, including the Public

Employment Relations Board

Engage in trial work and take ownership of case responsibilities

Work closely with clients, handling direct client contact, investigations, and

strategy development

Participate in high-impact cases involving state and federal constitutional and

statutory law

Litigate cutting-edge legal issues involving public sector law and appeals

Qualifications and Skills :

Four to ten years of litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, motion

practice, and trial work

Strong academic credentials with a proven ability to handle complex legal issues

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience in labor and employment law, public sector law, or appeals is a plus

Ability to work independently, take ownership of cases, and manage client

relationships

Demonstrated commitment to public interest legal practice or serving the public

sector is highly desirable