California Labor & Employment Staff Attorney or Counsel (Remote - Hourly)

Overview

This role is part of the Innovative Staffing Team (IST), a specialized, highly trained Labor and Employment litigation group supporting employment-related matters. The position is fully remote and hourly.

The team includes approximately 35 IST lawyers nationwide. IST lawyers are tied to national offices but may be physically located in many states.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of employment litigation, including:
  • Drafting responsive pleadings
  • Managing and conducting discovery
  • Drafting motions, including motions for summary judgment
• Manage matters involving Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges, including:
  • Defending investigations
  • Preparing position statements
  • Defending clients in fact-finding conferences and on-site visits
  • Representing clients in mediations and conciliations
  • Negotiating settlements
• Collaborate with experienced Labor and Employment attorneys and contribute to a collegial, cooperative work environment

Requirements

• 5+ years of increasingly responsible employment litigation experience, preferably on the management-side
• Familiarity with and experience in federal and state court practice
• Experience with administrative agencies, including the EEOC, Department of Labor, and other federal, state, and local government administrative agencies
• Ability to draft responsive pleadings, handle discovery, and draft litigation motions (including summary judgment motions)
• An active bar license in the state where you will reside and one in which the employer maintains an office
• Strong time management skills and flexibility around workflow
• No billable hours expectation
• Availability target: ideally available to work 1000 or more hours per year depending on specific casework
• A desire to work on employment matters without the demands of a full-time “on track” position (no marketing or other contribution hours required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling EEOC charge matters as described in the Responsibilities section
• Demonstrated collegial, cooperative working style

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $105/HR
• This salary range applies only to jobs performed in California
• Salary is expected to be based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business/organizational needs
• Eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay
• Competitive benefits
• Hands-on learning experience working side-by-side with partners

Location

This fully remote, hourly position is based in one of the following California locations:

• Los Angeles, CA 90067
• Los Angeles, CA 90017
• Sacramento, CA 95814
• San Francisco, CA 94105