ADA Employment Litigation Attorney

Description

Our client is a highly regarded Orange County based litigation firm seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated employment, class action, and business litigation and wants a long-term career path in a collaborative, high-performing firm.

The firm represents a diverse client base ranging from nationally recognized corporations to emerging companies, on both the defense and plaintiff sides, and has a strong track record of favorable verdicts, judgments, and settlements, including seven and eight figure results.

Attorneys here are valued for their independence, judgment, and commitment to excellent advocacy. The firm offers a shorter than average partnership track and fosters a culture designed to support longevity, professional fulfillment, and work/life harmony.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, creed, marital status, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, disability, medical condition, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

• Employment litigation experience in state and federal courts
• Strong background in ADA compliance, accessibility litigation, and disability discrimination matters, including advisory and litigation work
• Annual billable requirement: 1,800 hours (designed to support work/life balance)
• Hybrid schedule: Associates spend their first month primarily in-office to integrate with the team; flexible hybrid work available thereafter
• Unlimited PTO and a culture focused on sustainable, long-term careers

• 3-10+ years’ experience
• License/Certification:
• Active California State Bar License (Required)
• Draft motions, oppositions, reply briefs, and attend hearings in state and federal courts and arbitration forums
• Prepare for and take depositions
• Draft and respond to discovery, including subpoenas
• Prepare settlement agreements and other litigation-related agreements
• Support first-chair attorneys before, during, and after trial, including preparation of pretrial filings, motions, and deposition summaries
• Communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes and case law
• Review and analyze client documents and productions from opposing counsel
• Participate in business development efforts
• Supervise remote paralegals and legal assistants
• Prepare and present MCLEs for attorneys and staff
• Enter billable time accurately and promptly

• Medical insurance (Anthem & Kaiser options)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing (after introductory period)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Unlimited PTO
• 12–14 paid holidays annually
• Employee appreciation events
• Gym membership near the office
• Term life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Flexible scheduling
• Parental leave