Senior Attorney- Labor and Employment

Overview
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced attorney with a strong background in Labor & Employment Litigation to join its team.

The Attorney will independently manage labor and employment cases from inception to resolution, provide employment law advice to clients, and support a range of employment-related litigation and counseling matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle single-plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, and reasonable accommodation claims.
• Manage and advise on PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases.
• Participate in class action litigation as needed.
• Draft, review, and respond to initial pleadings and discovery requests.
• Prepare, argue, and respond to motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Take and defend depositions, including those of plaintiffs and corporate witnesses.
• Provide employment law counseling on federal and state regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Manage cases independently, from start to finish, with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and develop client relationships; a smaller portable book of business is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant state bar.
• 8+ years of experience in employment law, with substantial litigation and counseling exposure.

What the Firm Offers:

• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters
• Competitive compensation and multiple bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $260,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618