A highly regarded San Francisco law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The firm represents clients in high-stakes employment litigation, including wage-and-hour class actions, PAGA claims, single-plaintiff FEHA cases, and wrongful termination disputes. This role offers an opportunity to handle substantive litigation responsibilities, including motion practice, depositions, discovery, and trial preparation. The selected candidate will work closely with senior litigators on complex employment law matters impacting businesses and employees across California.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage an active caseload of employment litigation matters, including wage-and-hour class actions, PAGA claims, and discrimination cases.
- Draft and argue substantive motions, such as motions for summary judgment, motions to compel arbitration, and discovery-related motions.
- Conduct discovery, including taking and defending depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and employer representatives.
- Develop case strategies in alignment with California’s evolving employment laws and client objectives.
- Prepare for trial, including drafting trial briefs, jury instructions, and pre-trial motions.
- Engage in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations to resolve disputes effectively.
- Stay up to date on California labor and employment law trends, including PAGA developments, wage-and-hour compliance, and arbitration enforcement.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership.
- 3-6 years of employment litigation experience, with exposure to class actions, PAGA claims, and single-plaintiff FEHA cases.
- Experience with wage-and-hour litigation and PAGA enforcement is highly preferred.
- Strong oral advocacy skills and prior experience conducting depositions and handling court appearances.
- Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced litigation environment.
- Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw/LexisNexis) and case management software.
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