Senior Employment Counsel — Litigation Leader (Hybrid)

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar admission, and extensive employment litigation experience representing employers, including public entities. Location: Los Angeles or Irvine with hybrid schedule.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Labor & Employment litigation

Employment law for employers

Case management

Deposition & discovery

FEHA & federal employment law

Mentoring junior attorneys

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active California Bar admission

Job description

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar admission, and extensive employment litigation experience representing employers, including public entities. Location: Los Angeles or Irvine with hybrid schedule.