Employment Attorney

Description

West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked litigation firm known for its aggressive advocacy, strategic legal representation, and proven results. With over $1.7 billion recovered for our clients, our attorneys handle complex personal injury and employment law matters, fighting for individuals against large corporations, employers, and insurance companies. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service while achieving outstanding outcomes both in and out of the courtroom. 

Position Overview

West Coast Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join our growing Employment Law Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling employment litigation matters from inception through resolution, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related claims. 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Leading and managing complex employment litigation cases from inception through resolution
•  Conducting and defending depositions, including those of expert witnesses
•  Making regular court appearances, including hearings and conferences
•  Preparing for and handling trials and arbitrations with minimal supervision
•  Overseeing and contributing to law and motion practice
•  Mentoring junior attorneys and legal support staff
•  Developing case strategy in collaboration with partners
•  Performing high-level legal research and writing
•  Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
•  Communicating effectively with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
•  Participating in case reviews and firm development initiatives

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar
• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience handling employment matters through trial, arbitration, mediation, and settlement
• Strong knowledge of California Employment Law, wage and hour regulations, and California Code of Civil Procedure
• Proven ability to independently manage a full caseload from inception through resolution
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, writing, and advocacy skills
• Experience conducting depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and managing discovery
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys, paralegals, or support staff preferred
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong time-management skills
• Professional, dependable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Ability to commute daily to our Downtown Los Angeles office

Compensation: $125,000 - $175,000 annually, depending on experience, plus commission and bonus

West Coast Trial Lawyers offers health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.