Employment Litigation Attorney — Trials & Counseling

Boardroom Appointments; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with 4-7 years of experience in employment litigation. The ideal candidate will lead cases on discrimination and wage/hour issues, provide guidance on federal and state employment laws, and have trial experience. Strong background in labour relations and client counselling is essential. This position is based in California with potential locations in Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years in employment litigation, open to more senior.
• Experience with trials or arbitration.
• Deep knowledge of labor laws, including ADA, FMLA.

Responsibilities

• Lead employment litigation involving discrimination and wage/hour cases.
• Handle EEOC/DFEH responses effectively.
• Advise on federal and state employment law.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Trial or arbitration experience

Labour relations knowledge

Client counselling

Job description

About the job Labor & Employment Attorney

Location: Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego

Job Overview:

Lead employment litigation, handling discrimination, harassment, wage/hour class actions, EEOC/DFEH responses, depositions, trials/arbitrations, and advise on federal/state employment law.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years in employment litigation (open to more senior)
• Trial or arbitration experience
• Must have labour relations or employee relations experience. Someone who sits between litigation and investigations
• Deep knowledge of ADA/FEHA, FMLA/CFRA, leave policy, wage laws
• Client counselling and labour relations background
• Must include writing sample & transcripts