Job Description

When you join us, you will experience a law firm unlike any other!

At Duggan McHugh you will have the opportunity to work with a purpose. Our firm specializes in navigating and defending complex employment law matters and is committed to the business community. Our culture focuses on personal and professional growth just as much as business growth. Our vision, purpose, and core values guide our way of being and how we work.

If you’re inspired by a challenge, this is the place to reach your full potential. You have ownership over work that directly impacts the business and people’s livelihoods. From our partners to our assistants, we believe good ideas come from anywhere. We prioritize belonging over bureaucracy ­— creating a culture that is transparent and collaborative.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic employment litigation associate to join our team. Our ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience in litigation and is well-versed in employment law in the state of California. The position is hybrid.

The role entails participating in all aspects of employment law litigation defense including drafting pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, drafting discovery and review and analysis of responses, meaningfully participating in and contributing to overall strategy from case inception to completion, taking depositions, negotiations, legal research and writing, and representing clients before courts and administrative agencies.

Skills and Experience Requirements:  

 

• Juris Doctor (J.D) degree from an accredited law school
• 2+ years’ experience in employment law litigation in CA  
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Excellent communicator
• Demonstrated ability to escalate identified issues and problem solve
• Strong sense of ownership of your role
• Internet & tech savvy
• Licensed to practice law in California
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & auto insurance

Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team:

 

• Competitive compensation: $140,000 – $190,000 / year based on experience, + merit bonus
• Opportunity for partial remote work

• Excellent benefits including medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Firm-funded Specialty Account for personal travel/vacation related expenses
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development opportunities, including membership in bar associations and professional networks
• Positive work environment and merit-based culture
• Supportive and collaborative team environment and mentoring

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we look forward to getting to know you!

**NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE**

 

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job,

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