Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Sacramento seeks an experienced employment litigation attorney to handle complex single-plaintiff matters, including Wage & Hour, PAGA, and FEHA claims. The role involves significant client and government agency interaction within a demanding practice environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in employee litigation, preferably on the management side.
• Prior handling of single plaintiff employment claims, PAGA, Wage & Hour, and FEHA matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.

Job description

Overview

• Required experience includes prior employment litigation, preferably on the management side, handling single plaintiff employment claims, PAGA, Wage & Hour, and FEHA matters.
• Preferred experience includes employment counseling or in-house employment law.
• The role involves extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Candidates with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are also encouraged to apply, even without prior employment law experience.