Associate Attorney; Hybrid

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore - Litigation Associate

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW), a premier labor and employment law firm with over 120 attorneys and five California offices, is seeking a litigation associate for its San Diego office. This hybrid role offers flexibility, direct client contact, courtroom experience, and the chance to work on cases that influence California employment law.

For 45 years, LCW attorneys have been trusted advisors to public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits, clients whose work strengthens communities across the state.

$/yr – $/yr

• Conduct substantive witness interviews
• Manage discovery and case strategy
• Take and defend deposits
• Appear and argue motions in court
• Draft dispositive motions, including demurrers, Anti‑SLAPP motions, and summary judgment motions

• 2+ years of employment law experience (Wage & Hour, PAGA, FLSA)
• Litigation experience required
• Public sector experience a plus

• Hybrid schedule supporting professional growth and well‑being
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) profit sharing & match
• Performance‑based hours bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits and FSA

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice and Legal Services