Job Description
Job Description
Contract Attorney – Employment Litigation
Are you a skilled attorney with experience in employment litigation? Join our team as a Contract Attorney and play a key role in managing federal employment cases for a dynamic practice. This hybrid opportunity offers flexibility, collaboration, and meaningful legal challenges in an engaging environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Discovery Management : Handle discovery for federal employment discrimination cases, which make up approximately 90% of the caseload in federal court.
- Drafting & Responding : Draft and respond to discovery and motions, maintaining high quality and timeliness.
- Team Collaboration : Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure efficient case management and optimal outcomes.
- Union Trust Fund Cases : Work on multi-employer benefit fund and union trust fund matters, ensuring compliance and accurate representation.
- Data Organization : Use spreadsheets to manage case data, often working collaboratively with auditors for accurate data processing.
- Team Communication : Regularly communicate with team members to track case progress, align on procedures, and meet deadlines effectively.
Schedule & Location
Work Arrangement : Full-time contract role, approximately 40 hours / week.Hybrid Work Flexibility : Preferably, 2–3 days onsite at our Glendale office (flexible for highly qualified candidates).Start Time : Flexible start between 8 : 30–9 : 30 AM with overlap during secretarial hours (9 AM–5 PM).Requirements
Must have active CA BarStrong experience in employment litigation, with a focus on federal employment discrimination cases.Exceptional skills in discovery management, legal drafting, and case collaboration.Understanding of union trust fund regulations and multi-employer benefit matters is a plus.Proficiency in managing data with spreadsheets and coordinating with auditors.Ability to adapt to hybrid work settings and communicate effectively with teams onsite or remotely.