Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, with five offices spanning the Golden State, is the premiere law firm representing public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits in California. Our legal experts are trusted advisors in litigation, labor relations, negotiations, employment, education, business, and construction.

The Opportunity

The Fresno office of LCW is seeking to hire a mid-level litigation associate to join its labor and employment practice. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of California with a minimum of 5 years of experience in employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FSLA. Prior employment litigation experience is required, including 1st or 2nd chair trial, mediation, or other dispute resolution processes.

This role involves extensive client contact and the primary responsibilities include conducting substantive witness interviews, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, regularly appearing and defending motions in court, case management, in addition to drafting of dispositive motions, including demurrers, anti-SLAPP, motions for judgment and motions for summary judgement. Experience in the public sector is a plus.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore offers competitive compensation, 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, a bonus for those who meet the minimum hours requirements, and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, AD&D and Flexible Spending Account (“FSA”).

Litigation Practice Area

Our litigators routinely defend our clients in complex labor, employment, and education lawsuits, up to and including trial. We pride ourselves on litigating high-stakes cases that have the potential to set precedents on cutting-edge employment and wage and hour issues. Our litigators are intimately involved in all aspects of preparing for trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

Visit our website at www.lcwlegal.com to learn more about our firm.