Litigation Attorney – Plaintiff's Employment Law

No Billable Hours | Excellent Work-Life Balance | Performance Bonuses | High-Impact Litigation

Lara & Luna is seeking an exceptional litigation attorney to join our growing Plaintiff's Employment Law practice. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated advocate to litigate meaningful employment cases while enjoying something increasingly rare in the legal profession: a sustainable work-life balance, no billable hour requirements, and a culture that values both professional excellence and personal well-being.

We represent employees in complex matters involving wrongful termination, retaliation, whistleblower claims, disability discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, and other employment-related disputes against private corporations who violate employment laws. Our attorneys are trusted with significant responsibility, meaningful client relationships, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients.

Why Attorneys Love Working Here

No Billable Hours

• No billable hour quotas.
• No pressure to record every six-minute increment of your day.
• Your success is measured by the quality of your work, results obtained, and contributions to the firm—not by arbitrary billing targets.

True Work-Life Balance

• Regular office hours:
• • Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• We respect personal time and encourage attorneys to maintain healthy, balanced lives outside the office.

Meaningful Litigation

• Handle sophisticated plaintiff-side employment cases from inception through resolution against private corporations and national defense law firms.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Manage discovery and litigation strategy.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work directly with clients and decision-makers.

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Significant opportunities for advancement and leadership.
• Long-term career growth in a rapidly expanding plaintiff-side employment practice.
• CLE and professional development support.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident, strategic litigator who enjoys advocating for employees and is looking for a long-term professional home.

Qualifications include:

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, writing sample, and a brief cover letter describing your litigation experience and interest in plaintiff-side employment law.

Our mission is simple: provide exceptional legal representation while treating every client with dignity, compassion, and respect. We understand that our clients often come to us during one of the most challenging periods of their lives. As a result, we are committed not only to achieving outstanding legal outcomes, but also to delivering a client experience that is responsive, supportive, and professional.

Our firm's reputation is reflected in the positive reviews and referrals we receive from former clients who appreciate our dedication, communication, and results. We take pride in maintaining a culture that values integrity, excellence, teamwork, and genuine care for the people we represent.