Senior Employment Counsel — Hybrid (LA/Irvine)

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Performance-based bonuses

Student debt repayment

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A senior counsel position within the Labor & Employment Practice Group in California seeks an accomplished employment litigator to handle sophisticated, high-exposure matters for employers, corporations, and public entities. The role emphasizes case strategy, direct client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and mentoring junior attorneys.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, active CA Bar admission, and substantial experience in labor and employment litigation, including

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.
• Proven ability to independently manage litigation through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Substantial proficiency handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• 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 communication with clients regarding case strategy, developments, and resolution.
• Co-chair matters proceeding to trial, including cross-examination of witnesses.

Skills

California Bar

Employment litigation

Courtroom advocacy

Mentoring junior attorneys

Case management

Strategic planning

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

A senior counsel position within the Labor & Employment Practice Group in California seeks an accomplished employment litigator to handle sophisticated, high-exposure matters for employers, corporations, and public entities. The role emphasizes case strategy, direct client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and mentoring junior attorneys.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, active CA Bar admission, and substantial experience in labor and employment litigation, including