Irvine – Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher & Phillips•Irvine, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher Phillips seeks a junior associate for its Irvine office to join its sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice, representing employers throughout California. The role involves handling employment litigation matters at various stages, from inception through resolution. Candidates should be comfortable drafting pleadings; propounding and responding to written discovery; drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions; preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; and participating in mediations and settlement negotiations. Experience in wage-and-hour class and PAGA actions is preferred but not required. Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, a resume, a law school transcript, and a brief writing sample of no more than 10 pages that has not been heavily edited by someone other than the applicant. The yearly salary range is $195,000–$230,000. Actual base pay depends on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the State Bar of California.
Two to three years of employment litigation experience.
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and case-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wage-and-hour class and PAGA actions.

Responsibilities

Handle employment litigation matters at various stages, from inception through resolution.
Draft pleadings.
Propound and respond to written discovery.
Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.