A respected law firm with a strong national presence is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney to join its Team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage cases independently from start to finish and bring a comprehensive understanding of employment law matters.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Proven experience defending single-plaintiff litigation matters involving claims of discrimination harassment retaliation wage and hour violations and reasonable accommodation issues
- Familiarity with PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) matters
- Experience handling class action lawsuits
- Ability to manage all phases of litigation independently
- Strong legal research and writing skills supported by a solid academic background
- Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery
- Skilled in drafting and arguing various motions including dispositive and discovery motions
- Experience taking and defending depositions including plaintiff depositions and corporate witness depositions
- Knowledge and experience in providing employment counseling related to federal and state employment laws and regulations
- A smaller portable book of business is ideal but not required
Benefits Include:
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- Direct client interaction and responsibility for complex legal matters
- Competitive compensation with multiple bonus opportunities
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance life insurance flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare expenses and a paid parental leave program
The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.