Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A prominent full-service law firm is seeking a Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Department. The position is ideal for an attorney with substantial experience in employment law, including litigation, counseling, and regulatory compliance. The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on exposure to complex employment matters.

This is an opportunity to join an Am Law 75 firm , recognized as one of the best legal defense firms for corporations and Fortune 500 companies, as a senior lead attorney managing junior associates and with a relatively quick path to Partner.

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Los Angeles, California (hybrid, with 2 days working from home)

Position Overview:

The Counsel 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.

What you’ll do:

• 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.
  

What you’ll bring:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant state bar.
  
• 9-12 years of experience in employment law, with substantial litigation and counseling exposure.
  
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with an excellent academic record.
  
• Proven ability to handle complex cases independently.
  

Work environment & physical requirements:

• Standard office setting using typical office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and copiers.
  
• Sedentary work primarily, involving sitting most of the time; occasional walking and standing required.
  
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.
  
• Close visual acuity required for reviewing documents, preparing analyses, and working extensively with computers.
  

• Salary range reflects multiple factors, including experience, education, licensure, certifications, market conditions, and organizational needs.
  
• Current range for this position is approximately $260,000-$290,000.
  
• Additional information on firm compensation and benefits is available.
  

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