In-House Employment Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced In-House Employment Attorney to manage all employment-related legal matters. Responsibilities include developing litigation strategies, overseeing outside counsel, and advising HR on employment law issues. Ideal candidates will have 5 to 10 years of experience and be barred in California. Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $225,000 annually. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of substantive labor and employment experience, preferably in-house.
• Barred in California with good standing.
• Experience with federal and state courts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage litigation and claims portfolio.
• Advise management on employment matters and legal liability.
• Represent the firm before regulatory authorities.

Skills

Labor & Employment law

Legal writing

Research skills

Education

JD degree from an accredited law school

Job description

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We are looking for an Employment Attorney who will be responsible for all employment-related legal matters pertaining to the firm, including litigation matters on behalf of the firm. As the Employment Attorney, you will be representing the firm in current and future employment litigation matters. The ideal candidate will advise the HR team and other business leaders about employment and labor law issues, including discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour, ADA/FMLA, etc. The Employment Attorney will report directly to the President of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and actively manage litigation and claims portfolio from inception to conclusion, including the development and execution of effective litigation management (including discovery) and settlement strategies, budget and outside counsel management, and the negotiation and resolution of pre‑litigation disputes.
• Strategically manage and oversee outside counsel representing the firm in litigation matters and formal proceedings, and advise management on legal matters to guard the organization against legal liability.
• Represent and defend the firm as necessary in front of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and enforcement authorities.
• Advise and provide counsel on labor and employment‑related matters, which may include, but are not limited to, wage and hour law, human resources, workers' compensation, unemployment, and other state agency claims, employee relations, employment agreements, policy‑related issues, FMLA and other states/local leave matters, employment‑related litigation, internal employee investigations, and arbitrations.
• Provide advice to management and the Human Resources team on a wide variety of HR and employment practices matters.
• Counsel management and the Human Resources team on new or pending federal and state legislation, laws, rules and regulations, industry developments, and trends that affect the company and its operations.
• Provide training on key employment law issues.
• Research, develop and implement employment law‑related compliance procedures and best practices.
• Provide preventive advice and counseling on a broad array of workplace issues.
• Lead educational and policy efforts to educate and assist employees regarding employment best practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of substantive labor and employment experience (including litigation experience), preferably as an in‑house employment law attorney or employment defense attorney.
• Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school and be barred in the state of California with good standing.
• Experience in handling labor and employment matters before federal, state courts, and administrative agencies.
• Superb legal writing and research skills.
• Knowledge and expertise in Labor & Employment law.
• Knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the California Rules of Court is an essential qualification; federal law experience is a plus.
• Compensation for this role is between $175,000 and $225,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.