Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, with five offices spanning California, is the premier law firm representing public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits in the state. Our legal experts are trusted advisors in litigation, labor relations, negotiations, employment, education, business, and construction.
The Opportunity
The Los Angeles office of LCW is seeking a litigation associate to join its labor and employment practice. This role offers a flexible hybrid working schedule, balancing in-office presence and remote work to support both professional growth and personal well-being.
Qualifications
- Active license to practice law in the state of California
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA
- Prior employment litigation experience required
Key Responsibilities
This role involves extensive client contact and primary responsibilities include:
- Conducting substantive witness interviews
- Managing discovery processes
- Taking and defending depositions
- Regularly appearing and defending motions in court
- Overseeing case management
- Drafting dispositive motions, including:Demurrers
- Anti-SLAPP motions
- Motions for judgment
- Motions for summary judgment
Experience in trial, mediation, or other dispute resolution processes is preferred but not required. Public sector experience is considered a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore offers:
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
- Performance-based bonus for those meeting minimum hours requirements
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, AD&D
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Litigation Practice Area
Our litigators routinely defend clients in complex labor, employment, and education lawsuits, up to and including trial. We pride ourselves on litigating high-stakes cases that have the potential to set precedents on cutting-edge employment and wage and hour issues. Our litigators are intimately involved in all aspects of preparing for trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
To learn more about our firm, visit our website at www.lcwlegal.com.
