Litigation Associate

We are partnering with a highly reputable and established law firm in Sherman Oaks seeking a talented Employment Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. Known for its exceptional staff tenure, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional development, this firm offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated litigation work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The firm represents an impressive client base, including Fortune 500 companies, and handles complex, high-profile employment litigation matters. Attorneys benefit from direct partner collaboration, meaningful case responsibility, and a supportive environment that values quality work and long-term career growth.

We have made multiple successful placements with this firm, giving us firsthand insight into its positive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
• Represent employers in a broad range of employment disputes, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour claims.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document production, and depositions.
• Develop effective litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Work directly with sophisticated clients, including Fortune 500 companies, providing strategic guidance and responsive communication.
• Maintain responsibility for case deadlines, litigation calendars, and overall case management.
• Meet an annual billable requirement of 1,800 hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Manageable 1,800 annual billable-hour requirement.
• Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters and high-profile clients.
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with experienced partners.
• Established firm with excellent employee retention and a supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Long-term professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Interested in learning more?

For confidential consideration, please submit your resume to:

Quidana Dove Vice President | Robert Half – Direct Hire Legal Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com>

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in employment litigation, either plaintiff or defense.
• California Licensed attorney with active bar membership.
• Proficiency in civil litigation processes, including drafting motions and briefing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage discovery and deposition processes.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience handling complex cases independently from start to finish.
• Ability to meet billable hour requirements of 1,800 annually.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

To apply, submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com>