Attorney - Employment Litigation Associate
Calqulate
Irvine, CA · $250k–$300k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
- #6Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast124 jobs · of 47
- #10Best cities for legal pay after cost of living$129k · of 20
- #10Best cities for life sciences and biotech pay after cost of living$120k · of 10
- #10Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the West Coast586 openings · of 60
- #11Best all-round cities for new graduates in the West Coast55 / 100 · of 39
- #13Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$136k · of 35
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About the job
...preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with the strategic management of matters. Candidates with... ...~ Deposition experience ~ Strong motion practice and legal writing skills ~ Excellent analytical and organizational abilitiesExperience...