Senior Counsel — Labor & Employment Litigation

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; 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

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead its Labor & Employment practice in California. This role focuses on sophisticated employment litigation for employers, corporations, and public entities, with significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, and trial work.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, active CA Bar, and a strong background in labor and employment litigation, including public entities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• Significant background in labor and employment litigation representing employers.
• Public entity representation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation through all phases.
• Substantial proficiency handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, 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

CA Bar

Labor & Employment

Public entity representation

Litigation management

Depositions & Motions

Trial advocacy

Legal research & writing

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D.

Job description

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead its Labor & Employment practice in California. This role focuses on sophisticated employment litigation for employers, corporations, and public entities, with significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, and trial work.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, active CA Bar, and a strong background in labor and employment litigation, including public entities.