Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

This isn’t just another law firm. Here, your voice matters, your growth is intentional, and your work has real impact.

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 has a real impact on 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 litigation associate to join our team. Our ideal candidate has 1+ years’ experience and is familiar with employment law and / or litigation in the state of California.

The role entails providing employment law advice and counsel and 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, engaging in negotiations, legal research and writing, and networking / marketing.

Skills and Experience Requirements :

• Juris Doctor (J.D) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in California
• 1+ years’ experience in employment law and / or 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
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & auto insurance

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

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

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