California Labor & Employment Counsel—Defense

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a Labor & Employment Counsel with 6+ years of plaintiff-side experience to join our Los Angeles team. You will handle challenging labor and employment matters, including wage-and-hour issues, terminations, and investigations, collaborating with senior attorneys.

You should have CA admission, excellent academic credentials, and a track record with a top firm. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic, nationwide practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of plaintiff-side labor and employment litigation defense experience, ideally covering wage/hour, terminations, layoffs, and CA developments.
• Experience updating and maintaining employee handbooks and standalone policies and agreements.
• Top law firm experience and strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Counsel in the Labor & Employment Department working on challenging cases with senior attorneys.
• Take ownership of routine to increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.

Skills

Labor & Employment litigation

Wage & hour laws

Internal investigations

Legal research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed in California

Job description

Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a Labor & Employment Counsel with 6+ years of plaintiff-side experience to join our Los Angeles team. You will handle challenging labor and employment matters, including wage-and-hour issues, terminations, and investigations, collaborating with senior attorneys.

You should have CA admission, excellent academic credentials, and a track record with a top firm. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic, nationwide practice.