Senior Employment Counsel - Hybrid, High-Impact Litigator

KingRecruitingServices; Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 230.000 - 275.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Global Law Firm in Los Angeles/Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Counsel in its Labor & Employment Practice Group. The attorney will handle high-exposure employment litigation for employers, with significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial work.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with strong academics, active CA bar, and substantial labor and employment litigation experience representing employers, including public entities. Hybrid work arrangement preferred.

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 employment 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
• Proven ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions efficiently
• 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

Litigation management

Deposition

Motions and hearings

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Case strategy

Multitasking

Educación

JD from an accredited law school

Active California Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

Global Law Firm in Los Angeles/Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Counsel in its Labor & Employment Practice Group. The attorney will handle high-exposure employment litigation for employers, with significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial work.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with strong academics, active CA bar, and substantial labor and employment litigation experience representing employers, including public entities. Hybrid work arrangement preferred.