Labor & Employment Attorney

ABOUT THE LABOR & EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE

The firms Labor & Employment Practice Group is recognized across California for handling complex employment litigation high-profile workplace investigations and traditional labor matters. The team provides a full spectrum of services to employersincluding advice and counseling investigations and trainings employee relations guidance negotiations and litigation across nearly every area of labor and employment law. The group has a strong track record of achieving successful outcomes in court arbitration and administrative proceedings.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate to join a growing practice and assume a significant role in litigation representing both private and public-sector employers.

The ideal candidate will have 47 years of substantive experience across a broad range of employment law areas including:

Litigation Experience

• Handling discrimination harassment and retaliation claims

• Managing FLSA and other wage-and-hour matters including class and collective actions

• Conducting legal research and drafting motions pleadings and memoranda

• Taking and defending depositions

• Leading and managing discovery

• Preparing EEOC and state agency (e.g. CRD/DFEH) position statements

• Conducting witness interviews

Advisory & Compliance Experience

• Advising employers on compliance with federal and California employment laws

• Counseling on COVID-related rules regulations and mandates

• ADA/FEHA compliance and disability accommodations

• Leave law compliance (FMLA CFRA PDL and others)

• Labor relations or employee-relations experience

• Strong background in conducting workplace investigations

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent academic credentials

• Exceptional analytical research and writing skills

• A strong work ethic and commitment to superior client service

• A solid foundation in California employment law

• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative client-focused environment

• Enthusiasm for contributing to a growing practice alongside engaged colleagues

WORKPLACE & COMPENSATION

The firm offers a hybrid work schedule including work-from-home flexibility combined with designated in-office collaboration days.

Actual compensation will vary depending on experience qualifications skills and office location.

Additional benefits include:

• Reasonable billable hour expectations

• Annual discretionary and billable-hours bonuses

• Comprehensive health insurance options

• 401(k) with partial employer match

• Profit-sharing program