Attorney

Employment Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles, CA We are a 250-attorney national firm with a reputation for winning complex employer-side disputes - and our Los Angeles Labor & Employment group is growing. If you want a full caseload of high-stakes employment litigation, direct client contact from day one, and a compensation package that reflects your value, this is the role.What you'll doOwn employment litigation matters from inception through resolution in California state and federal courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and PAGA matters Draft and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery; defend and take depositions - Represent employer clients at hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trial Advise clients on employment law compliance, workplace investigations, personnel decisions, and risk management strategiesManage agency proceedings before the EEOC, DLSE, California DIR, and other federal and state agencies  Communicate directly with clients as their primary litigation counsel and provide strategic guidance throughout each matter Collaborate with attorneys across 16 offices to develop litigation strategy and share best practices Billable requirements are 1900 hrs. What you need - Active California Bar admission Minimum 2 years of employment litigation experience on the defense/employer side Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and managing complex matters in both state and federal court Ability to independently manage an active caseload with competing deadlines Excellent legal writing, analytical, and client communication skills Nice to have -Wage and hour class action, collective action, and PAGA litigation experience Traditional labor law matters and labor-management relations NLRB experience: union organizing, unfair labor practices, representation proceedings, or labor arbitrations Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor or California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Pay & benefits -Base salary: $155,000-$215,000 depending on experience Bonus: Discretionary and billable-hour-based bonus opportunities Unlimited PTO for attorneys Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and visionStrong mentorship, client development support, and clear advancement path  Location & schedule - Los Angeles, CA - Hybrid work schedule BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K, PTO, Bonus Program