Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side / Hybrid)

  • Category
    Legal
  • Location
    Orange County, California
  • Type
    Direct hire
Employment Litigation Attorney

Torrance, CA / Orange County, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Base Salary: $120,000 – $175,000+
  • Performance-based bonus potential
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Hybrid schedule (Torrance or Orange County office)
About the Firm: Boutique plaintiff-side litigation firm headquartered in Torrance with a strong reputation in civil litigation and a growing employment law practice. The employment group is intentionally lean and collaborative — currently two attorneys, with this hire bringing the total to three. The team works hybrid between the Torrance and Orange County offices and offers substantial hands-on responsibility from day one. This is a high-visibility role within a growing practice group, offering direct mentorship and meaningful litigation experience.

Role & Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload of employment litigation and pre-litigation matters
  • Draft complaints, pleadings, and motions
  • Propound and respond to written discovery
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
  • Assist with trial preparation and trial
  • Maintain regular client communication
  • Supervise and direct support staff
  • Handle additional litigation-related tasks as needed
    • Employment matters include discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour, whistleblower, and leave/disability claims under California law.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • 1–4 years of employment litigation experience preferred
  • Active California Bar license in good standing
  • Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense candidates with substantive employment experience considered
  • Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage cases with appropriate supervision
  • Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment
  • Willingness to work hybrid out of Torrance or Orange County
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