Senior Employment Attorney
West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked litigation firm known for its aggressive advocacy, strategic legal representation, and proven results. With over $1.7 billion recovered for our clients, our attorneys handle complex personal injury and employment law matters, fighting for individuals against large corporations, employers, and insurance companies. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service while achieving outstanding outcomes both in and out of the courtroom.
Position Overview
West Coast Trial Lawyers is seeking a highly experienced Senior Employment Attorney to join our growing Employment Law Department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling complex employment litigation matters through trial, arbitration, mediation, and settlement, while independently managing sophisticated cases from inception through resolution. This individual will work closely with firm leadership to develop litigation strategy and contribute to the continued growth and success of the Employment Law Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage complex employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Conduct and defend depositions, including party, witness, and expert depositions
- Appear in court for hearings, status conferences, mediations, and other proceedings
- Prepare for and handle trials, arbitrations, and mediations with minimal supervision
- Oversee and contribute to law and motion practice, including drafting and arguing substantive motions
- Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and firm leadership
- Perform advanced legal research and prepare high-quality legal memoranda
- Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
- Participate in case reviews, litigation strategy meetings, and departmental initiatives
- Maintain accurate case management and ensure compliance with all court deadlines