Employment Litigation Attorney (PAGA)

Labor and Employment Defense Attorney

A leading Amlaw 100 law firm with over 900 attorneys nationwide seeks to hire Senior Counsel for either their Los Angeles or San Francisco Labor & Employment practice. L&E Counsel will have around nine (9) to twelve (12) years of litigation on behalf of corporations, companies and employers in labor disputes and negotiations and claims made against employers.

The role offers up to a maximum of about $300,000 in salary, although it is It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for any position.

(Laterals' salaries are commensurate with experience).

This firm is extraordinarily recognized for it's reputation in the United States as among best law firms to work for and ranked in the top 8% of law firms in it's service to clientele, ranging from innovative startups to established industry leaders and pracitcing across a broad spectrum of practice areas. Intellect and dedication are valued, growth is actively supported, and well-being is paramount with our client. Join a collaborative culture where expertise is shared, mentorship is embraced, and individual contributions drive collective success.

Skills:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required with a strong academic record highly desired.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of California and in good standing.
• Nine (9) to twelve (12) years practicing California labor and employment law.
• Proven experience with the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), a law unique to California thus emphasizing the need for California employment law expertise.
• Experience in defending against employers' claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, reasonable accommodation or mass tort/class actions.
• Ability to work cases from start to finish, independently with strong research and writing skills.  
• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Strong investigative aptitude in deposition with plaintiffs and third-party or company witnesses.  
• Litigation and acute knowledge of Federal laws and regulations.
• Any size of portable business is ideal while the understanding and desire to build one is a part of the firm's culture

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Health, dental, and vision insurance, a health savings account, medical and dependent care spending accounts, commuter benefit program, basic and supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, family building benefits, short and long-term disability coverage, a retirement savings program, financial well-being resources, annual flu shots, employee assistance program, child and elder care resources or referral services, 529 college savings plan, and voluntary benefits such as long-term care insurance.

Equity Partners are not eligible to participate in the medical spending, dependent care spending or commuter benefits program