Employment Litigation Of Counsel

A law firm located in Irvine is seeking an Employment Litigation Of Counsel with 9+ years of experience in employment litigation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defending and litigating lawsuits involving a variety of employment-related claims, advising and counseling employers on labor law issues, and representing employers in various legal proceedings.

Job Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits encompassing a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Provide advice, counsel, and training to employers on diverse employment and labor law matters.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations in employment disputes, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Preference for Class Action/PAGA experience.
• Supervise associate and paralegal work, including delegating assignments and providing feedback.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of current state and federal agency procedures.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Current California Bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in employment litigation, with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity.
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work.
• In-depth understanding of current agency procedures at both state and federal levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

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.