Employment amp Business Litigation Associate

Profile

A law firm seeks a mid-level Associate with three to five years of litigation experience in California state and federal courts to join its Orange County (Costa Mesa, CA) office on a hybrid engagement facilitated by our recruiting firm. The successful candidate will collaborate with seasoned litigators to handle employment disputes and commercial litigation matters, working closely with in-house teams and senior attorneys.

Duties

• Assist with defense-side employment matters, including single-plaintiff lawsuits and wage-and-hour representative or class actions

• Provide guidance and counseling on workplace policies, compliance, and employment-related inquiries

• Support business litigation by drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses in various civil actions

• Manage written discovery processes, including interrogatories, requests for production, and responses

• Oversee electronic discovery workflows, coordinating with vendors and IT teams to collect, review, and produce relevant documents

• Draft and respond to motions, including meet-and-confer letters, briefs, and supporting declarations

• Prepare for and participate in depositions, handling both witness examination and defense

• Collaborate with senior counsel and clients on case strategy, settlement options, and trial preparation activities

• Attend court hearings, case management conferences, and status conferences as needed

Requirements

• Three to five years of hands-on litigation experience in California state and/or federal courts, with a focus on employment and business disputes

• Demonstrated familiarity with employment law matters, including individual actions and collective or class proceedings

• Proven track record handling written discovery, e-discovery platforms, motion practice, and depositions

• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, including drafting clear, persuasive legal documents and delivering effective courtroom presentations

• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school (e.g., top third of class, law review, moot court participation)

• Admission and good standing with the California State Bar

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited institution

• Evidence of scholastic achievement (e.g., honors programs, moot court, trial advocacy teams) preferred

Certifications

• Active admission to the California State Bar (required)

• Federal court admission in California (preferred but not mandatory)

Skills

• Advanced legal writing and analytical reasoning, capable of dissecting complex statutes and case law

• Effective public speaking and courtroom presence, with the capacity to conduct witness examinations and oral arguments

• Meticulous attention to detail for document review, fact investigation, and case-management tasks

• Proficient in e-discovery tools and document-management platforms (e.g., Relativity, Concordance, or similar)

• Collaborative mindset and interpersonal aptitude, fostering strong working relationships with partners, co-counsel, and clients

• Strategic problem-solving skills to anticipate case issues and propose pragmatic solutions

• Time management and organizational abilities to balance competing priorities and deliver quality work on schedule

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