Labor and Employment Attorney (Defense)

Career Consulting Partners; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

PTO

Sick Leave

Paralegal support

Bar Dues Covered

Job summary

Career Consulting Partners seeks a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney in El Segundo, CA. You will lead Wage & Hour and PAGA litigation while advising businesses on a wide range of employment issues.

The role blends independent case management with a collaborative team approach. You should have a strong track record defending wage-and-hour matters, adaptability across matters, and a forward-thinking mindset to leverage technology in litigation.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 7-15 years of dedicated employment law experience (defense side preferred).
• Proven track record of independently managing Wage & Hour or PAGA litigation.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for clients.
• Forward-thinking mindset with interest in using technology to optimize legal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of employment litigation from intake to resolution.
• Lead Wage & Hour class actions and PAGA defense, plus single-plaintiff matters.
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgments, demurrers, and class cert. oppositions.
• Represent clients in state and federal hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Advise business owners and HR on urgent workplace issues.
• Audit client policies and handbooks for California labor law compliance.
• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations.
• Collaborate with partners on innovative legal theories and tech-driven litigation approaches.
• Provide guidance and development support to junior associates and staff.
• Utilize AI and legal tech to increase efficiency in document review and research.

Skills

Wage & Hour

PAGA litigation

Employment defense

California law

Client counseling

Education

Active California Bar (in good standing)

Tools

Case management software

AI tools for legal work

Job description

Labor and Employment Attorney

Career Consulting Partners is representing a well-established boutique firm where your expertise actually moves the needle. We are looking for a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney who views litigation as just one part of a broader client partnership. In this role, you will lead the charge on complex Wage & Hour and PAGA litigation while serving as a trusted counselor to diverse businesses.

Depth in one area with genuine openness to the others is what we are looking for. The day-to-day blends single-plaintiff FEHA, class actions, and PAGA, and attorneys who can flex across matters do well here. You will manage your own files independently, but you’ll have the backing of a collaborative team that values collective strategy over internal competition. If you are a confident litigator who enjoys the "human" side of employment law, let’s talk.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage all phases of employment litigation matters, including initial intake, case assessment, discovery, and final resolution.

• Lead the defense of high-stakes Wage & Hour class actions and PAGA claims, as well as single-plaintiff harassment, discrimination, and retaliation suits.

• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment, demurrers, and class certification oppositions.

• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.

• Act as a "real-time" advisor to business owners and HR leaders on urgent workplace issues (terminations, leaves of absence, and employee discipline).

• Perform comprehensive audits of client policies and handbooks to ensure compliance with California’s ever-changing labor laws.

• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations regarding employee complaints and compliance concerns.

• Collaborate with the firm’s partners to develop innovative legal theories and tech-driven approaches to litigation.

• Provide guidance and professional development support to junior associates and legal staff.

• Utilize AI and legal technology to increase efficiency in document review, research, and case organization.

Qualifications:

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.

• 7-15 years of dedicated employment law experience (defense side preferred).

• Proven track record of independently managing cases, with specific experience in Wage & Hour or PAGA litigation.

• Exceptional ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for clients.

• A forward-thinking mindset with an interest in utilizing technology to optimize legal workflows.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation Range: $190,000 - $270,000 +

• Bonus for exceeding billables

• Additional discretionary bonus

• 401k

• PTO, Sick Leave

• Health Insurance

• Direct support from a dedicated administrative and paralegal team.

• Bar Dues Covered

Location:

• El Segundo, CA

***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent.Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***