Remote Employment Litigation Associate

Vogrinc Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group's client, a nationally recognized management-side labor and employment law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney or Of Counsel to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group. This is a fully remote opportunity requiring California Bar admission and offering significant responsibility and client interaction.

The role involves defending employers across industries, handling all aspects of litigation from strategy through trial prep, and collaborating with top labor and

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 4+ years of substantive California employment litigation experience.
• 9+ years for Of Counsel track with first-chair capabilities.
• Experience defending employers in employment litigation including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour.
• Experience representing employers in court, arbitrations, mediations, and admin agency matters.
• Class Action and/or PAGA experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws.
• Ability to manage litigation from inception through resolution.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy; attention to detail and client service.
• Strong organizational, time-management and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, collaboration and teamwork.
• Prior large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in broad employment litigation matters and agency proceedings.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Represent employers before state and federal administrative agencies.
• Advise and counsel employers on employment law compliance and workplace issues.
• Conduct management training on employment topics.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, employment torts, contract claims, non-compete issues, and class or representative actions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas to provide strategic, business-oriented legal counsel to clients.

Skills

California Bar Admission

Employment litigation

First-chair trial experience

Remote work capability

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group's client, a nationally recognized management-side labor and employment law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney or Of Counsel to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group. This is a fully remote opportunity requiring California Bar admission and offering significant responsibility and client interaction.

The role involves defending employers across industries, handling all aspects of litigation from strategy through trial prep, and collaborating with top labor and