Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation (Hybrid)

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Performance Bonuses

Student Debt Repayment

Wellness Benefits

Parental Leave

Global Mobility

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is assisting a global law firm in seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in California. The role focuses on handling sophisticated, high-exposure matters for employers, corporations, and public entities with leadership over case strategy and trial work.

You will manage a significant caseload, mentor junior attorneys, and interact directly with clients while engaging in courtroom advocacy in a hybrid Los Angeles/Irvine setting.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active California Bar admission, in good standing.
• Significant background in labor and employment litigation representing employers.
• Public entity representation strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage litigation through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Proficient in depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, including FEHA and federal statutes.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal capabilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to mentoring and providing guidance to junior associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sophisticated caseload of approximately 10–20 employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Investigate claims, evaluate potential exposure, and develop comprehensive case-handling strategies.
• Analyze complaints filed in California state and federal courts and prepare appropriate responses.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and oversee document review and production.
• Conduct substantive legal research and analysis.
• Take and defend expert and fact witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and other substantive court filings.
• Attend court hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare pretrial and trial submissions.
• Develop cases for mediation and trial and actively participate in both.
• Maintain direct and effective communication with clients regarding case strategy, developments, and resolution.
• Co-chair matters proceeding to trial, including direct and cross-examination of witnesses, trial motion practice, and jury selection.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys.

Skills

California employment law knowledge

Litigation strategy

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Time management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is assisting a global law firm in seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in California. The role focuses on handling sophisticated, high-exposure matters for employers, corporations, and public entities with leadership over case strategy and trial work.

You will manage a significant caseload, mentor junior attorneys, and interact directly with clients while engaging in courtroom advocacy in a hybrid Los Angeles/Irvine setting.