Employment Defense Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Defense Attorney for its El Segundo office. This role offers an opportunity to take on significant responsibility, working on both litigation and client advisory aspects of employment law. The ideal candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, possess strong litigation skills, and have experience handling wage and hour class actions/PAGA claims.

Location:

• El Segundo, CA

Duties:

• Handle employment litigation cases, including wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims.
• Develop and execute case strategy from inception through trial.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on day-to-day employment law matters (policy reviews, handbooks, and compliance).
• Conduct depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings (e.g., Labor Commissioner, EEOC).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor junior attorneys and provide business development training.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of California employment litigation experience, including wage and hour class actions/PAGA claims.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Experience advising clients on employment law issues such as policy reviews, handbooks, and compliance.
• Familiarity with administrative proceedings such as Labor Commissioner and EEOC.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and advocacy skills.
• Excellent case strategy and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Experience with employment law compliance and policy development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Mentorship and business development training.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and client relationship building.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Specializing in employment and business-related matters throughout California, this boutique firm represents companies of all sizes. The highly skilled lawyers practice at some of the most prestigious law firms in the world, representing Fortune 500 companies. Besides representing clients, the team of highly experienced lawyers develops employment policies to prevent clients from any work-related disputes. This firm provides great resources for attorneys and opportunities to work on advanced employment law issues.