Senior Counsel - Employment Litigation (Hybrid, CA)

Zaddy Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Bonuses (annual performance-based)

Student Debt Repayment

Wellness Benefits

Parental Leave

Global Mobility

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Global Law Firm in Los Angeles and Irvine seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group. This hybrid role requires a seasoned employment litigator to handle high-exposure matters for employers, with significant client interaction and trial opportunities.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, active CA Bar admission, and substantial labor and employment litigation experience, including handling depositions and dispositive motions.

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 lifecycle.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills; excellent advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sophisticated caseload of 10–20 employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Investigate claims, evaluate exposure, and develop case-handling strategies.
• Analyze complaints in CA state and federal courts and prepare responses.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and other court filings.
• Take and defend expert and fact witness depositions; attend hearings and trials.
• Provide mentorship to junior attorneys and coordinate team effort.

Skills

California Bar

Labor & Employment

Litigation Experience

Public Entity Work

Mediation & Depositions

Legal Research

Oral Advocacy

Case Management

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Global Law Firm in Los Angeles and Irvine seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group. This hybrid role requires a seasoned employment litigator to handle high-exposure matters for employers, with significant client interaction and trial opportunities.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, active CA Bar admission, and substantial labor and employment litigation experience, including handling depositions and dispositive motions.