Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, with five offices spanning California, is the premier law firm representing public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits in the state. Our legal experts are trusted advisors in litigation, labor relations, negotiations, employment, education, business, and construction.
The Opportunity
The Los Angeles office of LCW is seeking to hire a mid-level litigation associate to join its labor and employment practice. This role offers a flexible hybrid working schedule, allowing for a balance of in-office presence and remote work, which supports both professional growth and personal well-being.The ideal candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of California with a minimum of 5 years of experience in employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA. Prior employment litigation experience is required. While not mandatory, experience in 1st or 2nd chair trial, mediation, or other dispute resolution processes is considered a significant advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- This role involves extensive client contact and primary responsibilities include:
- Conducting substantive witness interviews
- Managing discovery
- Taking and defending depositions
- Regularly appearing and defending motions in court
- Case management
- Drafting dispositive motions, including demurrers, anti-SLAPP, motions for judgment, and motions for summary judgment
Experience in the public sector is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
- Liebert Cassidy Whitmore offers:
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
- Performance-based bonus for those who meet minimum hours requirements
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, AD&D
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Litigation Practice Area
Our litigators routinely defend clients in complex labor, employment, and education lawsuits, up to and including trial. We pride ourselves on litigating high-stakes cases that have the potential to set precedents on cutting-edge employment and wage and hour issues. Our litigators are intimately involved in all aspects of preparing for trials, arbitrations, and mediations.