Associate Attorney – Employment Trial Litigation (Plaintiff-Side)

JBA International•Glendale, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The firm represents plaintiffs exclusively in California employment cases involving discrimination, harassment, unequal pay, hostile work environments, and wrongful termination. The Associate Attorney will prepare employment cases for trial, take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, and prepare trial materials. The role includes direct communication with clients, experts, and opposing counsel, leading settlement negotiations and mediations, and developing trial strategy with senior trial attorneys and dedicated support staff. The firm’s office-based model emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and feedback, with a hybrid schedule available for consideration. Attorneys are supported by dedicated staff and automated systems, including CompuLaw for calendaring, NetDocuments for document management, and Clio for case management.

Requirements

Active California State Bar membership.
At least 5 years of employment law litigation experience.
Trial experience.
Deposition experience.
Knowledge of arbitration.
Mediation experience.
Experience with FEHA, wrongful termination, Labor Code, and wage-and-hour claims.
Strong knowledge of California Civil Procedure and local court rules.
Excellent legal research, writing, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency.

Responsibilities

Prepare employment cases for trial.
Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts to build cases for trial.
Draft and argue discovery motions, motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, and post-trial motions.
Draft trial briefs, exhibit and witness lists, jury instructions, and verdict forms.
Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
Lead settlement negotiations and mediations.
Work with senior trial attorneys and dedicated support staff in the Los Angeles office to develop trial strategy.