Labor & Employment Counsel (6+ years) Los Angeles

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Labor & Employment Counsel with 6+ years of plaintiff-side experience to join our team. You will collaborate with senior attorneys on challenging, groundbreaking cases within our respected national practice.

The role offers ongoing professional development and exposure to substantive client work. The ideal candidate is licensed in California, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and has prior top-firm experience guiding employment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of plaintiff-side labor and employment litigation defense experience.
• Experience with wage/hour, terminations, layoffs, investigations, and CA law developments.
• Licensed to practice in California.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong academic credentials.
• Top law firm experience.

Responsibilities

• As a Counsel in the Labor & Employment Department, work on interesting, challenging cases with senior attorneys.

Skills

Labor & Employment Litigation

Wage & Hour Knowledge

California Law

Policy & Handbook Review

Internal Investigations

Communication Skills

Job description

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Counsel with 6+ years of experience to join our Los Angeles team.

You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here:Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Day-To-Day

As a Counsel in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

You Have

• 6+ years of plaintiff-side labor and employment litigation defense experience, ideally working on wage and hour laws, terminations, layoffs, workplace violence prevention, internal investigation procedure, and developments in California law.
• Experienced in reviewing, updating, and maintaining employee handbooks, as well as a variety of standalone employment policies and agreements.
• The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Top law firm experience.
• Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.

What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For our attorneys, we provide comprehensive training, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We invest in our attorneys to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

The salary range for this role is $220,000 to $435,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Location Specific Language

This position is based in Los Angeles - Downtown

This position is based in Los Angeles - Century City