Employment Litigation Senior Counsel

Larson Maddox; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Counsel to lead its Labor & Employment litigation practice. You will manage a robust docket, mentor junior attorneys, and advise clients on complex workplace issues with autonomy and professional development.

Ideal candidates bring extensive employment litigation experience, strong California Bar credentials, and a proven ability to handle high-exposure matters from inception through resolution in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership with the California Bar in good standing.
• Significant experience handling labor and employment litigation on behalf of employers.
• Proven ability to manage litigation matters from intake to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of 10–20 active employment litigation matters.
• Develop and execute case strategies in state and federal courts.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and motions.
• Conduct depositions and prepare witnesses for trial.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and mentors junior attorneys.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Deposition

Legal research

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

J.D.

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join its growing Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned employment litigator looking to take on sophisticated, high-exposure matters while working closely with a collaborative team that values autonomy, professional development, and client service excellence.

The practice represents employers in complex employment disputes and provides strategic counseling on a wide range of workplace issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour matters, reasonable accommodation, leaves of absence, discipline, termination, and other employment-related risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and the ability to independently manage a robust caseload from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of approximately 10-20 active employment litigation matters.
• Develop and execute comprehensive case strategies for employment disputes in state and federal courts.
• Evaluate complaints, assess legal exposure, and formulate effective defense strategies.
• Draft, review, and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Conduct document review, analysis, and production in connection with complex litigation matters.
• Perform legal research and provide practical, business-focused recommendations to clients.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other substantive filings.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, settlement conferences, and mediations.
• Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial.
• Draft pre-trial submissions, trial briefs, jury instructions, and other trial-related documents.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials, with opportunities for significant courtroom responsibility.
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with clients, providing strategic updates and litigation recommendations throughout the life of a case.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership and good standing with the California Bar.
• Significant experience handling labor and employment litigation matters on behalf of employers.
• Proven ability to independently manage litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and handling court appearances.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and state and federal court procedures.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation abilities.
• Outstanding client service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work with a nationally recognized labor and employment team while enjoying the resources, platform, and support of a global law firm. Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities to build their practice while working alongside experienced practitioners handling sophisticated employment matters.