Senior Labor & Employment Counsel - Hybrid

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 230.000 - 275.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Markent Personnel, Inc. in Los Angeles and Irvine seeks an accomplished Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in California.

This role offers high-exposure employment litigation for employers, with significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, and courtroom advocacy in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school, active CA Bar, extensive experience in labor and employment litigation against employers, and a track

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.
• Ability to independently manage litigation through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Proficiency handling depositions, motions, 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 multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentoring 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

Employment litigation

Case management

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Client communication

Educación

JD from accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

Markent Personnel, Inc. in Los Angeles and Irvine seeks an accomplished Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in California.

This role offers high-exposure employment litigation for employers, with significant responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, and courtroom advocacy in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school, active CA Bar, extensive experience in labor and employment litigation against employers, and a track