Attorney - Labor and Employment Litigation

Founded over half a century ago, we are an AmLaw 200 law firm with multiple offices in Northern and Southern California. We specialize in litigation, corporate law, construction, real estate, labor and employment, and environmental law. With a strong presence in both the public and private sectors, we provide strategic counsel to clients across industries, prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.

• Work Hybrid Remote
• Manage all stages of labor and employment litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Develop case strategies, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, and conduct thorough legal research.
• Handle employment disputes, including discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour litigation, workplace investigations, and compliance issues.
• Draft and review employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements to ensure legal compliance and minimize risk.
• Counsel employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws, risk mitigation, and best practices.
• Conduct workplace training sessions and internal investigations for employers, focusing on harassment, discrimination, and policy violations.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials, ensuring effective advocacy and favorable outcomes.
• Provide strategic legal counsel, staying informed on emerging labor and employment law trends, including new regulations and case law.
• Negotiate settlements, manage disputes, and cultivate strong client relationships through proactive communication and solutions.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff to deliver successful legal outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active CA Bar license.
• Minimum of 2+ years of labor and employment law experience, including litigation and workplace investigations.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, including discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and employee rights regulations.
• Proven expertise in motion practice, discovery disputes, trial preparation, and management of employment litigation matters.
• Experience handling labor and employment trials (first or second chair preferred).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively advocate for clients.
• Familiarity with legal technology or case management software is a plus.