Labor and Employment Attorney (Hybrid)

Job Overview: A fast-growing national law firm is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Attorney to join its dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on various complex employment litigation matters, including wage and hour cases and PAGA actions, in a collaborative and high-performance environment. The ideal candidate will assume immediate responsibility, managing cases from start to finish while maintaining client relationships and collaborating with senior attorneys.

Duties:

• Manage labor and employment cases from inception to conclusion.
• Oversee client relationships, acting as the main point of contact.
• Coordinate with senior attorneys, paralegals, and assistants on case management.
• Draft legal briefs and documents for employment litigation matters.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex legal issues and decisions.
• Collaborate with opposing counsel, managing case communications.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complicated employment matters.
• Manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously.
• Supervise pre-litigation counseling and trial matters, if required.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in labor and employment law, particularly wage & hour and PAGA cases.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Trial experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and stay organized under tight deadlines.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage and guide paralegals and legal assistants.
• Positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in legal research and drafting.
• Ability to lead and manage cases independently.

This firm has offices located in Beverly Hills and Irvine, California. This firm's practice areas include real estate, corporate, finance and securities, entertainment and media litigation, restaurant and lifestyle, cyber liability, private client services, trials, litigation, and dispute resolution, intellectual property, media and motion picture finance, healthcare practice, and privacy and data security. This firm stands at the crossroads of technology, media, finance, and real estate. The main goal of this firm is to help clients grow, protect, organize, and thrive.