Attorney | Labor & Employment Litigation | 147653
Job Description
Job Description
Step into a role where courtroom action isn't a future promise—it's the foundation of your practice. Mission Recruiting is proud to represent a boutique employment litigation firm in downtown Los Angeles that is redefining what it means to be a trial attorney in California.
With a laser focus on single-plaintiff FEHA cases, this firm deliberately avoids class actions and PAGA litigation. Every case is handpicked for impact and merit, not volume. The firm's founder, a well-known trial attorney, averages three trials per year, ensuring every associate experiences the intensity and rhythm of real litigation.
What You'll Do:
This full-time, onsite role offers meaningful responsibility from the outset:
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Argue motions in court
- Guide clients through emotionally charged employment disputes
- Participate in courtroom preparation and proceedings
You'll work closely with seasoned litigators and be mentored by some of California's most respected trial attorneys. The firm fosters a culture of rigorous internal training, strategic collaboration, and hands-on courtroom development.
Why This Firm?
- Selective case intake: High-impact litigation only—no mills, no overload
- Serious courtroom credibility: Defense firms know they're in for a fight
- Trial mentorship: Learn from heavy-hitting co-counsel and respected trial minds
- Supportive structure: Paralegals and legal assistants let you focus on lawyering
- Invested in growth: The firm is scaling up, not selling out
Perks & Compensation:
- Base Salary: $120,000–$200,000+
- Performance Bonus: 4–5% of the award or settlement based on contribution
- Discretionary Bonuses
- 401(k) with 100% match after 90 days
- Health, dental, and vision stipend
- Paid time off: 5 federal holidays, 5 sick days, up to 21 vacation days
- Company phone, gym membership, wellness perks
What You Bring:
- California bar license
- Experience in employment litigation, especially FEHA matters
- Strong writing and courtroom communication skills
- Deposition and motion experience preferred
- Eagerness to grow as a trial attorney in a high-accountability environment
Located in downtown Los Angeles, this firm is ideal for attorneys who thrive in the courtroom and want their work to truly matter. If you're ready to take the next step in your litigation career—and be paid like it—apply today through Mission Recruiting.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $200,000
Reference: 147653