Labor and Employment Partner (Full-Time) (Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA)

Career Developers Inc. a distinguished staffing and consulting firm is proud to celebrate 30 years of service excellence. As a GSA Contract holder we offer comprehensive staffing solutions for both commercial and government sectors nationwide. By selectively partnering with clients who share our values we ensure productive collaborations that set us apart in the industry. Our dedication to candidates involves managing expectations with precision through business intelligence thorough interview preparation transparent communication and exceptional feedback throughout the process.

We are committed to advancing your career and look forward to supporting your professional growth.

• Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience
• Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions
• Demonstrated leadership supervisory and management experience
• Strong litigation analytical and communication skills
• Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts
• Admission to practice in California required

My Client a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas is actively seeking a Labor and Employment Partner to join their Labor & Employment practice group.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney with a strong background in labor and employment defense litigation to step into a leadership role within a nationally recognized firm.
The ideal candidate will bring strategic litigation experience strong leadership and mentoring capabilities and a commitment to exceptional client service. Portable business will be considered but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution
• Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment
• Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters including:
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Single-plaintiff and class/collective actions
  • Discrimination harassment retaliation and wrongful termination claims
• Conduct and oversee appearances in both Federal and State courts
• Represent clients in investigations and proceedings before the:
  • U.S. Department of Labor
  • EEOC
  • State and local human rights agencies
• Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice to clients on employment-related matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the practice group

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience
• Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions
• Demonstrated leadership supervisory and management experience
• Strong litigation analytical and communication skills
• Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts
• Admission to practice in California required
• Portable business is welcomed but not required