Employment Litigation Of Counsel

A law firm in San Diego, CA, is seeking a highly experienced Employment Litigation Of Counsel to join their esteemed team. The successful candidate will have 9+ years of experience in employment litigation, including significant first-chair experience managing and running litigation cases. This role involves defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims, advising and training employers on various employment and labor law issues, and representing employers in various forums. The ideal candidate will possess a JD from an accredited law school, excellent academic credentials, and current CA Bar admission. Class action and PAGA experience is preferred.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent employers in court and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters.
• Manage and oversee litigation cases in a first-chair capacity, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals, including delegating assignments, providing feedback, and ensuring high-quality work product.
• Stay current on changes in employment law and agency procedures (both state and federal) and their implications for clients.
• Develop and implement effective legal strategies and solutions to address complex employment law issues.
• Maintain meticulous case documentation and ensure timely responses to all legal proceedings and deadlines.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to deliver comprehensive legal services and support.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Current CA Bar admission in good standing.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant first-chair experience managing and running litigation cases.
• Class action and PAGA experience preferred.
• Proven ability to defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges.

Education:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Current CA Bar admission in good standing.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Proven supervisory experience, including delegating assignments and providing constructive feedback.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.