Remote Employment Litigation Associate (CA)

CareerNerds, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney / Of Counsel for Employment Litigation to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group remotely. California Bar admission is required, with 4+ years of California employment litigation experience for Associate level and 9+ years for Of Counsel consideration.

The role handles sophisticated employment matters for employers across various industries, offers significant responsibility, and remote work flexibility while collaborating with

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 4+ years of substantive California employment litigation experience (Associate level consideration)
• 9+ years of relevant California employment litigation experience for Of Counsel consideration
• Experience defending employers in employment litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims
• Experience representing employers in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agency matters
• Class Action and/or PAGA experience preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws and administrative procedures
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to client service excellence
• 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 is preferred

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in a broad range of 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 and labor law topics
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, employment torts, contract claims, non-compete issues, and class actions
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas to provide strategic, business-oriented legal counsel to clients

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney / Of Counsel for Employment Litigation to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group remotely. California Bar admission is required, with 4+ years of California employment litigation experience for Associate level and 9+ years for Of Counsel consideration.

The role handles sophisticated employment matters for employers across various industries, offers significant responsibility, and remote work flexibility while collaborating with