Employment Law Trial Attorneys
Job Description
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is a Los Angeles-based plaintiff trial law firm seeking a full-time, 5 to 10-year attorney with experience in employment law cases, including FEHA discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disability discrimination, and retaliation under Labor Code section 1102.5. Experience with handling litigation against public entity defendants is a plus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. The candidate should also have a desire to handle socially important cases and be able to successfully manage many clients, coordinate discovery with paralegals, and should be able to work well individually with minimal supervision and also as part of a team.
This position is an excellent opportunity to join a high-powered plaintiff trial law firm with a strong reputation.
Responsibilities
- Client intake
- Taking depositions
- Drafting and arguing motions
- Managing large caseload under Partner or Senior Attorney's supervision
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree and active member in good standing with the California State Bar
- CELA Membership (strongly recommended)
- 5 or more years of experience with a variety of employment law issues, including but not limited to FEHA discrimination, harassment, retaliation, including disability discrimination claims for failure to accommodate disability/failure to engage in the interactive process, and Labor Code section 1102.5 retaliation cases
- Experience in a client-facing position (whether in a legal capacity or otherwise)
- High level of organization and ability to prioritize effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
- Working with others in a team-oriented environment is essential
What We Offer
- Paid Medical and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(K)
- Complimentary Parking
This description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job-holder’s responsibility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Employment Law: 5 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- CA State Bar License (Required)
- CELA Membership (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Required)
Work Location: In person