Plaintiff Employment Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a highly respected boutique plaintiff-side employment law firm , is seeking a talented Employment Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join their growing team. This Employment Attorney role offers the chance to work closely with experienced partners on impactful cases while gaining hands-on experience and ownership of files from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff employment matters (wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour).
• Handle cases from intake through resolution — including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial prep.
• Draft and argue motions in state and/or federal court.
• Conduct client interviews, provide updates, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with a tight-knit team on case strategy and trial preparation.

Qualifications

✅ 3+ years of employment litigation experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred).

✅ Skilled in drafting pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions.

✅ Courtroom experience — motions, mediations, and/or hearings.

✅ Strong writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills.

✅ Passion for employee rights and boutique firm culture .

How to Apply

📧 Please send your resume (and writing sample if available) in confidence to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com > with the subject line: Employment Attorney – Plaintiff.

• Active California Bar license is required.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in civil litigation.

• Graduate of a reputable law school; preference for top 50 institutions such as Loyola, Pepperdine, or Southwestern.

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.

• Proficiency in handling discovery processes, including depositions and expert witness coordination.

• Familiarity with employment law, including wage & hour disputes.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple cases effectively.

Why Join This Firm?

✨ Competitive salary & discretionary bonuses

✨ Collaborative environment with mentorship from seasoned trial lawyers

✨ Manage meaningful cases with real impact

✨ Room for professional growth and trial experience

How to Apply

📧 Please send your resume (and writing sample if available) in confidence to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com > with the subject line: Employment Attorney – Plaintiff.