Employment Law Attorney in California

Labor & Employment: Mid or Senior Level Associate for Los Angeles or San Francisco

Direct Counsel is partnered with a National Amlaw100 firm who is seeking a mid to senior level associate for their Labor & Employment Department in Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Qualifications:

• JD and CA Bar Admission
• At least 5 years of experience representing employers in employment law matters involving both litigation and advice
• 2 years’ experience in Employment Law specific to California.
• Strong background in discrimination, retaliation and harassment law and wrongful discharge actions
• Experience with wage and hour law and class action
• High level of academic achievement
• Law firm experience
• Superb writing, drafting and communication skills.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have...

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...

We have partnered with a leading labor & employment law firm located in West LA that is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney experienced in class action lawsuits, particularly in wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile cases and make a meaningful impact on employee rights!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in class action lawsuits involving employment law issues such as wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure effective case management.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients and maintain strong client...

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in the heart of Orange County, California, and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in Orange County, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including general civil litigation matters, employment matters, wage and hour class action cases, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing...

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...

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in the heart of Orange County, California, and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in Orange County, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including general civil litigation matters, employment matters, wage and hour class action cases, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing...

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in the heart of Orange County, California, and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in Orange County, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including general civil litigation matters, employment matters, wage and hour class action cases, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing...

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...

We are looking for a dedicated In-House Attorney with at least 5 years of experience in employment law to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and defending against employment claims, particularly focusing on frivolous PAGA lawsuits, which are prevalent in our industry.

• Lead the legal strategies in response to claims and other employment-related litigation.
• Conduct thorough document reviews, searches, and production to ensure comprehensive case preparation.
• Collaborate closely with external legal advisors to determine litigation strategies, resolution, and settlement negotiations.
• Educate and advise company stakeholders on current employment litigation trends, potential legal risks, and legislative changes affecting the staffing industry.
• Manage cases independently through all phases of litigation including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution, and trials or...