Employment Attorney

Job Title:
Employment Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking an Employment Attorney with over seven years of experience to join their team as Special Counsel. This mostly remote position focuses on a wide range of employment law issues, including administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff litigation. The role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team while providing flexibility and challenging full-cycle litigation practice.

Duties:

• Handle a diverse caseload involving administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff employment litigation.
• Represent clients at hearings, conferences, and trials, including conducting depositions.
• Supervise junior attorneys and support staff, guiding case strategy, drafting, and legal research.
• Assist with class actions and PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases as needed.
• Work closely with partners and other legal professionals to develop comprehensive case strategies.
• Collaborate with paralegals and administrative staff within a virtual office setting.
• No business development pressure, allowing focus on legal work.
• Occasional local travel for court appearances or client meetings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Expertise in handling employment law matters with a focus on employment litigation.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment.
• Strong communication, writing, and legal research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the Bar (state-specific, with preference for California Bar membership).

Skills:

• Extensive experience with employment law, including handling administrative charges and employment litigation.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior legal staff.
• Excellent legal drafting, deposition, and trial advocacy skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is a plus.

Job Location:

• Las Vegas, NV (remote with occasional local travel).

Nationally-known as one of the largest labor and employment law,firms, this firm has offices throughout the United States and partners with a network of lawyers on six continents to provide the highest quality service around the globe. Using technology, templates, and other systems allows the firm to be more efficient. Believing in diversity, the firm attracts professionals from various backgrounds and provides mentoring, training, and additional support and resources. Many of the lawyers are members of and serve in local and national organizations that help promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The firm has an entrepreneurial culture and collegial atmosphere where employees can work as an individual or as a team. The firm is consistently growing and has many opportunities for professional and personal growth. The firm is an equal employment employer and has a great benefits package.