Employment Law Attorney in California

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Costa Mesa, CA office.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm known for its commitment to quality, efficiency, and value. With a client roster that includes Fortune 500 companies, international manufacturers, and corporate executives, they offer expert legal advice and representation in a variety of real estate, business, and litigation matters.

Job Description

• Represent employers in employment law matters, including litigation and advisory work
• Handle a variety of cases, such as workplace disputes, compliance, and employment-related lawsuits
• Provide strategic advice to corporate clients on employment law issues
• Work closely with a team of experienced attorneys to develop defense strategies

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of employment law...

Advocate on behalf of employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.

Prepare correspondence to clients.

Draft pleadings.

Attend court appearances.

Manage calendar.

Conduct depositions and cross-examinations of doctors.

Negotiate settlements.

Proactive case management.

Mentor and manage legal assistant.

Establish relationships with clients, co-workers, and vendors.

Attend marketing events with new and existing clients.

Review and work on files, enter time into billing software.

Input case information into Practice Master.

Meet deadlines for client correspondence.

Attend client meetings.

Conduct training seminars for clients on changing employment laws.

Understand and maintain current knowledge of employment law and statutes.

All other duties or tasks, as needed.

Requirements

Law Degree.

Licensed in...

Direct Counsel is seeking and Employment Law Associate for a prestige growing law firm based in San Francisco, Ca. Our client recently received Gold Status recognition for Law Firm Sustainability and scored in the top 100 firms nationally. Come join a nationwide network!

The ideal candidate will have:

·         3-5 years of experience in Labor and Employment

·         Juris Doctorate, and licensed to practice law in State of CA

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience in defending against single plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, reasonable accommodation.

• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.

• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.

• Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions,

• Experience...