Employment Litigation Associate

Job Title: Employment Litigation Associate Employer-Side Employment Defense Firm | Long Beach, CAEmployment Type: Full-TimeWork Model: Onsite for first 90 days, then Hybrid (Long Beach, CA)Compensation: $170,000-$220,000 (production-based, uncapped)About the RoleThis is a hands-on litigation associate role at an employer-side employment defense firm in Long Beach. They have more work than hands right now, and they need someone who can step in and own cases from day one. This is not a training seat. This is not a junior role. This is not for someone who needs to be told what to do next. If you are a 3-5+ year litigator who wants to actually run cases, write real motions, take depositions, and move files toward resolution - this is the environment for that. If you are looking for a BigLaw structure, a remote setup, or a role where someone else does the heavy lifting, this is not a fit.What You Will DoManage written discovery, depo prep, and motion practice on active employment defense mattersHandle wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination cases from the defense sidePosition cases for resolution - practical, results-oriented workWork directly with senior attorneys while owning your files with a case-runner mindsetKeep cases moving without waiting for instructionsMust-Have Background3-5+ years of civil litigation experience, defense-side strongly preferredStrong writer - a writing sample is required, no exceptionsDeposition experience, or close to itEmployment defense experience is strongly preferred; candidates with strong general civil litigation defense backgrounds will also be consideredAbility to work onsite in Long Beach (first 90 days), then hybridMust be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar CompensationComp is production-based. Most people in this seat bill around 150-170 hours per month and land between $170,000 and $220,000. It is not capped - your earnings reflect how you perform. Flexible hours. Not a strict 8-5.Work Model: Onsite for the first 90 days, then hybrid.How to ApplyApply directly or email: Marcus@RecruitifyUSA.comSubject line: Employment Litigation Associate - Long BeachPlease include:ResumeWriting sample