Chair of Labor & Employment Law Practice

A law firm seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to lead its Labor & Employment Practice Group. This leadership role offers the support of a collaborative team and ample resources to grow your practice, mentor emerging professionals, and cultivate a balanced work environment without compensation-based pressures typical in other leadership positions.

Duties

• Lead and manage the Labor & Employment Practice Group, providing strategic direction and oversight
• Mentor, train, and inspire associate attorneys and staff within the practice group
• Oversee litigation matters, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, EDD disputes, and FEHA cases
• Conduct legal and factual investigations and develop litigation strategies for client cases
• Actively engage in client relationship management, ensuring effective communication and representation
• Assist in creating HR compliance plans and performing wage and hour analyses
• Maintain thought leadership in labor and employment law, representing the firm as an industry authority
• Collaborate with other departments to promote teamwork and foster a supportive firm culture

Requirements

• Proven track record as a labor and employment attorney with expertise in California labor law, wage and hour disputes, and employment litigation
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team, cultivating an inclusive and positive work environment
• Excellent client relationship management abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, civility, and teamwork
• Familiarity with commission-based and piece-rate pay structures is an asset

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of California labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and employment litigation procedures
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Effective communication skills with clients, colleagues, and other professionals
• Ability to handle high-stakes litigation and complex employment cases independently
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to foster a collaborative work environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive retirement plan with above-average contributions
• Flexible work schedule, with minimal office attendance requirements
• Firm-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a supportive culture
• Robust marketing and administrative support

Founded in 2013, this firm has been recognized as a top boutique automotive law firm in California. Besides automotive law, the firm practices in areas of employment, complex litigation, regulatory law, business law, advertising law, and many others. Representing small, family-owned companies, startups, and global companies, this firm is committed to providing superior legal services and representation. The attorneys are well known in the legal community for their expertise in auto dealer law. Dedicated to creating and maintaining an environment that promotes diversity and teamwork, the firm constantly attracts the brightest mind from various backgrounds. The firm supports various organizations and employees are encouraged to work outside the firm to make the world a better place. The attorneys are members of the California Minority Counsel Program, LGBT Bar of Los Angeles, Women Lawyers' Association of LA, among others.