Employment Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join its Portland, OR office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment litigation, particularly in California, and a proven track record of handling complex cases, including class actions and single-plaintiff actions. This role involves comprehensive responsibilities, from evaluating claims to preparing cases for arbitration and trial.

Duties:

• Assist in all aspects of litigation, including class, collective, and PAGA actions, as well as single-plaintiff cases.
• Evaluate claims and develop strategies for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Handle depositions, engage in motion practice, and prepare for and take cases to arbitration and trial.
• Manage administrative charge work, including preparing position statements.
• Represent clients in employment-related disputes, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and leave interference claims.
• Draft and review employment policies as needed.
• Counsel employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare detailed legal documents and correspondence.
• Engage in effective communication and public speaking as necessary.

Requirements:

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in employment litigation within California, including handling wage and hour class, collective, or PAGA actions.
• Substantial experience with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and leave interference claims (preferably representing management).
• Proven experience handling charges before the EEOC and similar state or local agencies.
• Preferred experience drafting employment policies and counseling employers on compliance with employment laws.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active California State Bar membership.

Skills:

• Strong ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Proven capability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while meeting client demands.
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective public speaking skills.

Job Location:

• Portland, OR

Get set for a diverse book of business at this full-service larger firm with branches extending from the Pacific Northwest to the shores of Great Britain. A long-established law firm, its undisputed reputation is built on excellence, professionalism and renown among prestigious global corporations and the legal community. We like the people in this firm and must admit that the firm does an excellent job of developing strong relationships with the recruiters who help it find candidates. Associates practicing at this firm almost universally seem to believe that it is a good place to work. While this firm is decidedly a full-service firm, most of the firm's growth recently has come in the corporate sector, where it is seeking to lay its claim to being one of the premier corporate shops in the region. The firm has a solid history and does an excellent job of holding onto its clients.