Employment Litigation Of Counsel

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Employment Litigation Of Counsel with 9+ years of experience in employment litigation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity, including defending and litigating a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges. The role involves advising and training employers on employment and labor law issues, and representing them in various legal forums. Class Action/PAGA experience is preferred. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to professionalism and teamwork.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges, including class/collective actions and 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, including compliance with federal and state laws.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations.
• Manage and run litigation cases in a first-chair capacity, including overseeing case strategy, discovery, and motion practice.
• Supervise and mentor associate attorneys and paralegals, including delegating assignments and providing feedback.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of current state and federal agency procedures and employment law developments.
• Provide strategic advice on employment law matters and risk management.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of case management and legal representation.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure high-quality service and successful outcomes.

Requirements:

• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation, with substantial experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity.
• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Current admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• Class Action/PAGA experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience, including delegating assignments and providing feedback to associates and paralegals.
• In-depth understanding of current state and federal agency procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in employment litigation, including class actions and PAGA claims.
• Strong advising and training capabilities on employment and labor law issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and oversee complex litigation cases.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and mentor junior legal staff.
• High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

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.