Labor Employment Attorney

VARNER & BRANDT LLP; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Free food & snacks

Dental insurance

Profit sharing

Paid parking

Job summary

A law firm in Riverside seeks an experienced attorney (3-10 years) to join their Labor & Employment / Business Litigation team. The role involves handling civil litigation, counseling employers on legal compliance, and managing cases in a fast-paced environment requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of attorney experience focusing on litigation and labor & employment.
• Prior experience with harassment, discrimination, and wage issues.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, independent work ethic.
• Business litigation experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation cases related to labor and employment laws.
• Counsel employers on legal compliance and best practices.
• Manage cases independently while maintaining ethical standards.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication, organization, attention to detail.
• Work independently with initiative and ethical judgment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Labor & Employment law

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Overview

Available opportunity in our historic downtown Riverside office for a 3-10 year experienced attorney to join our Labor & Employment / Business Litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Apply experience in all forms of harassment and discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, and class action / PAGA defense in civil litigation, as well as in administrative and arbitration forums.
• Provide counseling to employers regarding labor and employment law compliance.
• Handle business litigation matters as part of the Labor & Employment / Business Litigation team.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational and interpersonal abilities; acute attention to detail; and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Work independently with initiative and exercise ethical judgment.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of attorney experience, with a strong background in litigation and labor & employment matters.
• Prior experience in harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and class action / PAGA defense in civil litigation, as well as administrative and arbitration forums.
• Prior counseling experience for employers on labor and employment law compliance.
• Business litigation experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage cases; acute attention to detail; initiative; independent work ethic; and ethical judgment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
• Great benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid parking
• Downtown Riverside location near restaurants and the Mission Inn
• Community involvement opportunities, volunteering and donations