Senior Counsel: Labor & Employment Litigation (Hybrid)

Connectly Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 230 000 - 275 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule

Bonuses

Student loan repayment

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

Global Law Firm in California seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group. You will handle sophisticated, high-exposure employment litigation for employers, corporations, and public entities, with significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial work in a hybrid setting across Los Angeles and Irvine.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active California Bar, extensive experience representing employers, and a track record managing

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.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law including FEHA
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment
• Mentoring and guidance to junior associates

Responsabilités

• Manage a sophisticated caseload of approximately 10–20 employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Investigate claims, evaluate exposure, and develop case strategies.
• Analyze complaints in state and federal courts and prepare responses.
• Draft and respond to 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 court filings.
• Attend court hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare pretrial and trial submissions.
• Develop cases for mediation and trial and participate actively.
• Maintain direct communication with clients regarding strategy and developments.
• Co-chair matters proceeding to trial, including cross-examination and jury selection.
• Provide mentorship to junior attorneys

Connaissances

Bar admission

Employment litigation

Case management

Client interaction

Mentoring juniors

Formation

JD

Description du poste

Global Law Firm in California seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group. You will handle sophisticated, high-exposure employment litigation for employers, corporations, and public entities, with significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial work in a hybrid setting across Los Angeles and Irvine.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active California Bar, extensive experience representing employers, and a track record managing