Senior Employment Counsel - Hybrid (CA)

Talent With Heart; Los Angeles (CA); Ibrido; USD 230.000 - 275.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work

Bonus opportunities

Student loan repayment

Wellness stipend

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent With Heart seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group in California. This hybrid role covers Los Angeles and Irvine, offering significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, and courtroom advocacy.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school and active California Bar admission, with substantial labor and employment litigation experience representing employers.

Competenze

• 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.
• Substantial 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.
• 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.

Mansioni

• 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 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.

Conoscenze

JD

California Bar admission

Employment litigation experience

Mentoring juniors

Trial advocacy

Formazione

JD from accredited law school

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent With Heart seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group in California. This hybrid role covers Los Angeles and Irvine, offering significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, and courtroom advocacy.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school and active California Bar admission, with substantial labor and employment litigation experience representing employers.