Labor and Employment Senior Attorney or Of Counsel

A law firm seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Senior Attorney or Of Counsel for its office in Costa Mesa, California. This position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative team focused on client service and attorney development, working on complex and cutting-edge legal matters. The role involves direct client interaction and providing timely, practical legal counsel.

Duties

• Advise and guide sophisticated employers on a variety of employment and HR-related issues.
• Draft and review comprehensive employment-related agreements.
• Conduct audits and internal investigations.
• Perform legal research and prepare research memoranda.
• Manage complex wage and hour class actions, including litigation and mediation.
• Handle all phases of single-plaintiff litigation, including strategy development and client communication.

Requirements

• 10 to 15 years of employment litigation and counseling experience, preferably within a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strong client service.
• Active California bar admission.
• Team-oriented approach to law practice.
• Proven commitment to developing a personal legal practice.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Advanced legal analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client interactions and team collaboration.
• Exceptional writing and oral advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance, including coverage for infertility treatments, gender-affirming care, and behavioral health services.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Basic and optional life insurance coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional short-term disability coverage for birth parents.
• Paid holidays and adoption assistance.
• Pre-tax reimbursement accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation.
• Access to backup child and elder care services.
• Education support, including college advising and virtual tutoring.
• Wellbeing programs and activities to support mental and physical health.
• Mass transit assistance (where applicable).
• Travel assistance services.
• 24/7 employee assistance program, providing access to confidential counseling services at no cost.

Diversity and Inclusion
The firm emphasizes a culture that values diversity and promotes inclusivity, enhancing both the workplace and client relationships.

Equal Opportunity
The firm ensures equal employment opportunities for all, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Participation in E-Verify confirms employment eligibility.

Serving clients throughout the world in nearly all industries, this firm has been recognized for the top quality service. It also believes in commitment to pro bono and other community services and the quality and inclusiveness of the workplace. This firm was founded over a century ago and now has offices throughout the United States and Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.