Employment Litigation Of Counsel

A law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Of Counsel for their Sacramento office.

Job Overview:

The Employment Litigation Of Counsel will defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, advise and counsel employers on employment and labor law issues, and represent employers in various legal proceedings.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations in employment matters
• Handle class/collective actions and cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract disputes, employment torts, and non-compete agreements
• Preferably, possess experience with class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims
• Supervise associate and paralegal work, including delegating assignments and providing feedback
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of current agency procedures at both state and federal levels
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Pay close attention to detail and uphold a commitment to excellence
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong organizational, time management, and project management skills

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Current California Bar admission in good standing
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation, with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity

Skills:

• Supervisory experience
• In-depth understanding of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills

Experience:

9+ years of experience in employment litigation, with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity

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.