Senior Employment Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Senior Employment Attorney to provide expert legal counsel in employment law matters. This role involves handling litigation, advising on employment-related transactions, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Duties:

• Manage litigation, conduct legal research, and draft for class action and single-plaintiff cases, covering wage and hour violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions, draft employment agreements, and negotiate termination/severance agreements.
• Counsel on employment practices, including restrictive covenants, compensation plans, and employee policies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and business professionals through written correspondence and verbal consultations.
• Produce high-quality work products within deadlines, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
• Foster positive relationships with clients and colleagues, maintaining professionalism and integrity.
• Participate in digital/virtual conference calls and meetings and engage in sedentary activities like prolonged computer work.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California with active status.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in labor and employment law, encompassing litigation, transactional work, and advisory services.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, the California Labor Code, and discrimination statutes.
• Experience handling class and collective actions, PAGA claims, and providing counsel on complex employment issues.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Sound business judgment and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including persuasive communication and the ability to influence others.

Skills:

• Legal drafting and litigation management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic advice.
• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work, encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.