Employment Litigation Attorney (Remote - California Licensed)

Overview

A national full-service law firm with over 250 attorneys across 16 offices is seeking an attorney to join its growing Labor and Employment practice group in California. The practice represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings
• Conduct and defend depositions; participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Attend and advocate at court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and trials
• Handle matters involving employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, and other employment-related issues
• Represent employers in investigations and proceedings before federal, state, and local agencies
• Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies
• Manage discovery, motion practice, investigations, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
• Communicate directly with clients, provide strategic guidance, and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to develop litigation strategies and achieve favorable outcomes

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in California is required
• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling employment litigation matters in both state and federal courts
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and managing complex litigation matters
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional client service

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination litigation
• Experience with wage and hour litigation, including collective actions, class actions, and PAGA matters
• Knowledge of traditional labor law matters and labor-management relations
• Experience with investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, California Department of Industrial Relations, California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies
• Experience appearing before the National Labor Relations Board in matters involving union organizing, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, representation proceedings, and labor arbitrations

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $135,000 - $200,000 (salary is an estimate and actual compensation will be based on market location, experience, skills, and qualifications)
• Discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
• Unlimited paid time off for attorneys
• Opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement

Location

• California offices of the firm