Employment Attorney

Founded by Samer Habbas in 2006, the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has been serving justice and representing clients all across Southern California. For over a decade, our firm has lived up to its mission to help save people from legal injustice. When our clients face unexpected, life-altering accidents, it is our objective to help them through this difficult time as they get their lives back on track. We work hard to our clients can rest easy and take the time they need to heal and recover. Throughout our years of operation, we have delivered excellent client services with one-on-one communication, so that our clients are well informed and expertly represented.

Why work with us? The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC embodies excellence in our craft. Over the years we have been ranked as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News Group, a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, named to the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100, and an honored member of the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. Working with us gives you the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the best Personal Injury and Employment Attorneys Southern California has to offer.

The Opportunity

The Law Offices of Samer Habbas and Associates, P.C. is seeking a skilled Employment Law Attorney to join our employment division, The Labor Champ. This person will work hands on from inception of a case to trial with the assistance of an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team. Litigation will be on a broad range of employment cases including wage and hour disputes, harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in active litigation, including taking and defending depositions, conducting discovery, attending mediation, arguing law and motion, and serving as either first or second chair in arbitration and/or jury trials. Our attorneys litigate cases and are provided all the resources to do so, all to obtain the client maximum recovery and not settle for less due to being handcuffed by a pre-litigation only firm. This is great opportunity for those attorneys that are seeking to evolve their litigation skills as the firm's leadership invests in educating associate attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of employment pre-litigation and litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation and execution
• Represent clients in court, mediation, depositions, and arbitration, advocating effectively at each stage
• Draft clear and compelling legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements
• Communicate effectively and frequently with clients, opposing counsel, and courts, including engaging in regular settlement negotiations on behalf of clients
• Manage caseload independently while collaborating with company attorneys and support staff