Employment Litigation Associate

Job DescriptionMission driven law firm, specializing in advocating and defending public entities, is seeking a Litigation Associate with four to ten years of experience in all aspects of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial work. Candidates with experience in labor and employment law, public sector law, appeals, and affirmative litigation are encouraged to apply. This role provides an exciting opportunity to take on major case responsibility, including direct client contact, investigations, depositions, court and administrative hearings, and trial work.Key Responsibilities:• Handle all aspects of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, andmotion practice• Represent clients in court and administrative hearings, including the PublicEmployment Relations Board• Engage in trial work and take ownership of case responsibilities• Work closely with clients, handling direct client contact, investigations, andstrategy development• Participate in high-impact cases involving state and federal constitutional andstatutory law• Litigate cutting-edge legal issues involving public sector law and appealsQualifications and Skills:• Four to ten years of litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, motionpractice, and trial workStrong academic credentials with a proven ability to handle complex legal issuesExcellent written and oral communication skillsExperience in labor and employment law, public sector law, or appeals is a plusAbility to work independently, take ownership of cases, and manage clientrelationships• Demonstrated commitment to public interest legal practice or serving the publicsector is highly desirable