Senior Labor & Employment Defense Attorney
- $190,000 - $210,000
- Los Angeles, CA
- Hybrid
1950 billable hours, unlimited PTO
A bit about us:
We are a well-respected California law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering sophisticated legal counsel and exceptional client service. Our attorneys partner with businesses, insurers, and organizations across a wide range of industries, handling complex litigation and employment matters with a practical, results-driven approach.
We pride ourselves on combining the resources and expertise of a premier litigation firm with a collaborative culture that values professional growth, mentorship, and work-life balance.
We pride ourselves on combining the resources and expertise of a premier litigation firm with a collaborative culture that values professional growth, mentorship, and work-life balance.
Why join us?
Work on sophisticated employment matters for a diverse client base.
Join a collegial team of experienced litigators and trial attorneys.
Receive meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Benefit from a supportive culture that values collaboration, responsiveness, and excellence.
Competitive compensation with bonuses.
1950 annual billable hour requirement.
Join a collegial team of experienced litigators and trial attorneys.
Receive meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Benefit from a supportive culture that values collaboration, responsiveness, and excellence.
Competitive compensation with bonuses.
1950 annual billable hour requirement.
Job Details
We are seeking a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney to join our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling employment litigation matters from inception through resolution, including class actions, PAGA claims, discrimination and harassment claims, wage-and-hour disputes, and wrongful termination matters.
Responsibilities
Manage a docket of complex labor and employment litigation matters.
Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Handle discovery strategy and motion practice.
Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
Provide day-to-day counseling to employers on employment law compliance and risk management.
Maintain strong client relationships and deliver practical legal solutions.
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team development.
Qualifications
8+ years of labor and employment litigation experience.
Strong experience defending California employment claims.
Excellent writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
Deposition and courtroom experience preferred.
Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Active membership in the California State Bar.
Responsibilities
Manage a docket of complex labor and employment litigation matters.
Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Handle discovery strategy and motion practice.
Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
Provide day-to-day counseling to employers on employment law compliance and risk management.
Maintain strong client relationships and deliver practical legal solutions.
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team development.
Qualifications
8+ years of labor and employment litigation experience.
Strong experience defending California employment claims.
Excellent writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
Deposition and courtroom experience preferred.
Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Active membership in the California State Bar.
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Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
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