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Senior Employment Attorney

West Coast Trial Lawyers
Full-time
On-site
Los Angeles, CA, United States
West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked personal injury firm located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. With over $1.6 billion recovered for our clients, our attorneys bring elite experience from Harvard Law and the largest firms in California. We handle every case in-house, no outsourcing, no handoffs, ensuring our clients receive hands-on, results-driven representation from start to finish. Known for our aggressive litigation approach and client-first philosophy, we fight for justice in complex, high-stakes cases.

West Coast Trial Lawyers, a leading Los Angeles law firm dedicated to employee rights, is seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to join our dynamic Employment Law department. We are looking for an experienced litigator with at least 5 years of employment law experience , ready to take on a leadership role in high-impact cases and contribute meaningfully to our mission of protecting California workers.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and managing complex employment litigation cases from inception through resolution
Conducting and defending depositions, including those of expert witnesses
Making regular court appearances, including hearings and conferences
Preparing for and handling trials and arbitrations with minimal supervision
Overseeing and contributing to law and motion practice
Mentoring junior attorneys and legal support staff
Developing case strategy in collaboration with partners
Performing high-level legal research and writing
Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
Communicating effectively with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
Participating in case reviews and firm development initiatives

Required Qualifications:

4-5 years of litigation experience in Employment Law
Demonstrated trial and arbitration experience
Strong command of California Civil Procedure and Employment Law statutes
Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills
Proven ability to manage and drive a full caseload independently
Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys or staff
High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills
Professional, punctual, and reliable
Must be able to commute daily to our Downtown Los Angeles office

Salary: From $150,000.00 annually + commission and bonus

West Coast Trial Lawyers offers health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program

Application Question(s):
Do you have experience handling pre-litigation employment law matters (e.g., demand letters, negotiations, case evaluations, or early settlements)?
How many years of experience do you have practicing Employment Law in California?
What are your salary expectations?

Work Location: In person