California Employment Litigation Attorney – Contract- 3677852

Job Title: California Employment Litigation Attorney – Contract

Location: California

Salary/Payrate: Dependent on experience (W-2 Hourly)

Work Environment: Remote

Term: Contract – Estimated 6 months

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced California Employment Litigation
Attorney for an estimated six-month contract assignment. This
position will focus primarily on employment defense litigation
involving wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual
harassment, and related employment claims.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of recent
California employment litigation experience and be comfortable
stepping into an active litigation practice with minimal ramp-up
time. Candidates must currently reside in California and be
actively licensed to practice law in California.

The attorney is expected to work approximately 35-40 hours per
week. The anticipated start date is January 2027, although an
earlier start may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

* Handle California employment defense litigation matters.
* Work on matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination,
sexual harassment, and related employment claims.
* Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence,
and other litigation documents.
* Conduct legal research and analysis involving California
employment law and litigation issues.
* Assist with written discovery, document review, and case
development.
* Support depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial
preparation as needed.
* Analyze case issues and assist with developing litigation
strategy.
* Manage assignments, deadlines, and case responsibilities
independently.
* Collaborate with attorneys and other members of the legal team
throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Active California Bar license required.
* Must currently reside in California.
* Minimum of 5 years of California employment litigation
experience required.
* California employment litigation experience must be recent and
substantive.
* Employment defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
* Experience handling matters involving wrongful termination,
discrimination, and sexual harassment.
* Strong litigation, legal research, writing, and analytical
skills.
* Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other
litigation documents.
* Ability to independently manage assignments and deadlines.
* Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
* Availability to work approximately 35-40 hours per week.
* Ability to commit to an estimated six-month assignment.
* Anticipated availability for a January 2027 start, with the
possibility of an earlier start for the right candidate.