Senior Counsel: Labor & Employment Litigator (Hybrid)

Modern Machining Solutions 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

Professional development

Job summary

Global Law Firm in Los Angeles/Irvine seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice. The role involves leading high-exposure employment litigation for employers, managing cases from inception to resolution, and mentoring junior attorneys.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar admission, and substantial experience in labor and employment litigation, including FEHA matters and court appearances. Hybrid work arrangement available.

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
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation through all phases
• Proficiency handling 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
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to mentoring and guiding junior associates

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active California Bar

Labor & employment litigation

Public entity representation

Independent litigation management

Depositions & discovery

California employment law (FEHA)

Oral advocacy & writing

Client interaction & mentoring

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Global Law Firm in Los Angeles/Irvine seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice. The role involves leading high-exposure employment litigation for employers, managing cases from inception to resolution, and mentoring junior attorneys.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar admission, and substantial experience in labor and employment litigation, including FEHA matters and court appearances. Hybrid work arrangement available.