Litigation Attorney II (Stage 2)

Litigation Attorney II (Stage 2)

Position Overview
We are seeking a newly barred Litigation Attorney II to join our growing legal team. This attorney will play a critical role in managing the early to mid-stages of litigation, with a strong focus on arbitration disputes, discovery, and meet-and-confer processes. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the fight for workplace justice.

Key Responsibilities

• Arbitration Disputes
  • Handle early arbitration disputes, including drafting briefs and participating in hearings.
  • Analyze case law, statutes, and procedural rules to support arbitration strategy.
• Discovery Management (Set 1)
  • Draft, review, and approve initial discovery requests and responses.
  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with the overall case strategy.
  • Identify gaps and propose corrective actions when needed.
• Meet-and-Confer Efforts
  • Lead and monitor meet-and-confer discussions with opposing counsel.
  • Document outcomes, escalate unresolved issues, and advise senior attorneys on next steps.
• Motions Practice
  • Prepare and argue motions to compel when disputes cannot be resolved informally.
  • Support motion practice with legal research, exhibits, and supporting arguments.

• Collaboration & Case Development
  • Partner with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases forward.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on relevant issues.
  • Contribute to case strategy discussions and execution.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the California State Bar (newly barred attorneys encouraged to apply).
• Knowledge of arbitration procedures, discovery rules, and civil procedure.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and negotiation.

💰 What You Get

• Competitive base salary: $85,000 – $100,000
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and flexible PTO, including unlimited PTO for eligible employees
• Career advancement opportunities in a purpose-driven law firm
• A culture rooted in advocacy, integrity, and excellence

✊ Ready to Be the Difference?
If you're looking to make meaningful connections with people in need, use your legal knowledge in a high-impact role, and help shape the future of employment rights in California, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and help us fight for workplace justice — one call, one case, and one client at a time.

Additional Information

• Department: Legal
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: California
• Workplace Type: Onsite (with option to transition to hybrid or remote after 6 months)
• Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000 / year (final salary commensurate with experience)

Department

Litigation

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Burbank, CA

Workplace type

Onsite/Hybrid/Possible Remote

Compensation

$85,000 – $100,000 / year (final salary commensurate with experience)