AMG is partnering with a highly regarded California law firm to hire an Associate Attorney. This role will represent employer clients in single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, partnering with clients and senior attorneys to develop strategy, manage cases, and drive successful outcomes.

Location: La Jolla, CA (On-site) | Pasadena, CA (1 day remote)

Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000 (DOE) + monthly bonus, benefits & profit sharing

What you'll be doing

• Managing employment litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Defending single-plaintiff claims involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related employment issues
• Representing employers before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, mediation briefs, and other litigation filings
• Conducting and defending depositions and managing discovery processes
• Advising clients on employment law compliance, case strategy, and risk assessment
• Participating in mediations, court hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Managing multiple matters while meeting deadlines and client expectations

What you'll need to have

• Active admission to practice law in the State of California
• 3-7+ years of employment litigation experience representing employers
• Experience handling administrative charges and employment litigation in state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motions practice, and case management
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, client service, and relationship-building skills
• Arbitration, trial, or first-chair case management experience is a plus

Interested in learning more?

Apply today, and we'll reach out to qualified candidates to schedule a conversation.

All inquiries, submissions, and discussions will be handled with strict confidentiality.