Senior Employment Attorney

Job overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Employment Attorney to join their Employment Practice Group in Oakland or Walnut Creek, California. This hybrid role involves comprehensive engagement in employment litigation and advisory matters.

Duties

• Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediations.
• Handle single-plaintiff and class/collective actions, including discrimination and wage matters.
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery.
• Argue motions and take depositions.
• Provide counsel on federal and state employment laws.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience with class actions and PAGA matters.
• Strong knowledge of federal and California labor laws.
• Proven ability to manage cases independently.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted and in good standing with the California Bar.

Skills

• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Ability to lead and direct junior associates and paralegals.

This law firm is 130 years old and has offices in Oakland and Walnut Creek. It is one of the oldest law firms in California and has over 20 attorneys as part of the team. The firm?s practice areas include litigation, tax, business and corporate transactions, non-profit, real estate, estate and trusts, franchise, employment and intellectual property. The firm focuses its practice on high quality and cost effective client service.