Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation

California Job Shop; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office/Hybrid/Remote work options

Competitive pay & benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Firm-paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine,

Life insurance, STD, LTD

401(k), holidays, PTO, parental leave

Job summary

California Job Shop in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Counsel to lead sophisticated litigation and advisory matters for clients ranging from regional businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The Senior Counsel will work closely with relationship partners while having the autonomy to shape strategy, manage cases and deliver exceptional client service.

The role requires eight years of California labor and employment litigation experience, active CA Bar membership, and a proven ability to manage complex

Qualifications

• At least eight years of California labor and employment litigation experience.
• Excellent writing, analytical, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage significant litigation matters.
• Experience handling complex class action and PAGA matters, including class certification, dispositive motions, expert discovery and trial preparation.
• Experience handling single-plaintiff FEHA-related claims.

Responsibilities

• Lead single-plaintiff, class action, collective action and PAGA matters through all phases of litigation.
• Collaborate with relationship partners to develop strategy and take ownership of its execution.
• Direct discovery, take and defend depositions and work with expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue dispositive and other significant motions.
• Appear in court and represent clients at trial and in arbitration proceedings.
• Lead settlement negotiations and advocate for clients in mediations.
• Prepare complex matters for trial and arbitration.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Independent management of litigation

Education

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017

Job Summary

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in sophisticated litigation and advisory matters for clients ranging from regional businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The Senior Counsel will work closely with relationship partners while having the autonomy to shape strategy, manage cases and deliver exceptional client service.

As Senior Counsel, you will:

• Lead single-plaintiff, class action, collective action and PAGA matters through all phases of litigation


• Collaborate with relationship partners to develop strategy-and take ownership of its execution


• Direct discovery, take and defend depositions and work with expert witnesses


• Draft and argue dispositive and other significant motions


• Appear in court and represent clients at trial and in arbitration proceedings


• Lead settlement negotiations and advocate for clients in mediations


• Prepare complex matters for trial and arbitration


• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries

Qualifications:

• At least eight years of California labor and employment litigation experience


• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California


• The ability to independently manage significant litigationmatters


• Experience handling complex class action and PAGA matters, including class certification, dispositive motions, expert discovery and trial preparation


• Experience handling single-plaintiff FEHA-related claims


• Excellent writing, analytical, advocacy and interpersonal skills


• Sound judgment, initiative and a collaborative approach

Compensation and benefits:

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a salary range from $235,000 to $305,000 depending on experience.

• Options available to work in the office, fully remote, or hybrid


• Competitive pay and incentives


• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending


• Firm-paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and LTD


• 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave program


• Business casual dress for in-office days


• Annual holiday event, firm perks and more!