Litigation Attorney; Plaintiff-Side​/Hybrid

Position: Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side / Hybrid)
Employment Litigation Attorney

Torrance, CA / Orange County, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $165,000+
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Hybrid schedule (Torrance or Orange County office)

About the Firm: Boutique plaintiff-side litigation firm headquartered in Torrance with a strong reputation in civil litigation and a growing employment law practice. The employment group is intentionally lean and collaborative — currently two attorneys, with this hire bringing the total to three. The team works hybrid between the Torrance and Orange County offices and offers substantial hands-on responsibility from day one.

This is a high-visibility role within a growing practice group, offering direct mentorship and meaningful litigation experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of employment litigation and pre-litigation matters
• Draft complaints, pleadings, and motions
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Assist with trial preparation and trial
• Maintain regular client communication
• Supervise and direct support staff
• Handle additional litigation-related tasks as needed
• Employment matters include discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour, whistle blower, and leave/disability claims under California law.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1–4 years of employment litigation experience preferred
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense candidates with substantive employment experience considered
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases with appropriate supervision
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment
• Willingness to work hybrid out of Torrance or Orange County