[Hiring] Litigation Attorney @JBA International

Role Description

This is a high-autonomy, high-performance role with direct impact on outcomes.

• Case Ownership & Strategy
  • Manage a full caseload of employment matters (FEHA, wage & hour, PAGA, retaliation, wrongful termination)
  • Develop and execute litigation strategy from filing through resolution
  • Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement value early and continuously
  • Move cases proactively toward mediation where appropriate
• Litigation Execution
  • Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
  • Take and defend depositions (party, PMK, key witnesses)
  • Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
  • Handle court appearances independently
• Settlement & Resolution
  • Lead mediation strategy and negotiations
  • Prepare demand packages and damages analyses
  • Drive settlements aligned with firm valuation models
  • Identify opportunities to increase case value (penalties, fee exposure, leverage points)
• Client Management
  • Maintain strong client communication and trust
  • Provide clear expectations on case value and timeline
  • Ensure high client satisfaction and responsiveness
• Internal Leadership
  • Work closely with litigation support, paralegals, and intake
  • Mentor junior attorneys where appropriate
  • Maintain strict compliance with firm deadlines and workflows

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the State Bar of California (or applicable jurisdiction).
• 5+ years of experience in employment law, with a focus on plaintiff-side work preferred, but will consider new bar admittees.
• Strong understanding of California labor and employment laws, including FEHA, CFRA, FLSA, and PAGA.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
• Strong negotiation skills and a commitment to client advocacy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with clients and opposing parties.

Requirements

• Base Salary - $135,000 + Bonuses (up to $400,000)
• Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Performance Bonus
• The firm offers a performance-based bonus structure tied to case outcomes and overall contribution
• Bonuses are designed to reward:
  • Successful case resolution and fee generation
  • Efficiency in moving cases toward resolution
  • Meaningful ownership and contribution to case strategy
• Additional incentives may be available for strong performance in trial, mediation outcomes, and overall production