Senior Employment Counsel — Hybrid CA

True North Consultants, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 230.000 - 275.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Performance Bonuses

Student Debt Repayment

Professional Development

Wellness Benefits

Parental Leave

Global Mobility

Retirement Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Senior Counsel Attorney in California joins a global law firm's Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles and Irvine. The role offers handling sophisticated, high-exposure matters for employers, with responsibility for case strategy, direct client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial work.

The position emphasizes mentorship of junior attorneys, a hybrid work model, and competitive compensation with bonuses.

Formación

• 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 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Labor & Employment litigation

Public entity representation

Independent litigation management

Deposition & trial practice

Oral advocacy

Client interaction & case strategy

Mentoring junior attorneys

Cal/FEHA knowledge

Educación

JD from accredited law school

Active California Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

Senior Counsel Attorney in California joins a global law firm's Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles and Irvine. The role offers handling sophisticated, high-exposure matters for employers, with responsibility for case strategy, direct client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial work.

The position emphasizes mentorship of junior attorneys, a hybrid work model, and competitive compensation with bonuses.