Labor and Employment Attorney

A law firm in San Diego, CA is currently seeking a skilled Labor and Employment Attorney to join their team. The Labor and Employment Attorney will play a vital role in the firm, handling a wide range of responsibilities related to trial and arbitration experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in discrimination, harassment, retaliation claims, FLSA and wage and hour claims, and legal research. Additionally, the candidate should possess the ability to provide advice and counsel to employers on federal and state employment law compliance, including COVID-related laws, ADA/FEHA compliance, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other employee leave compliance. Experience in labor relations, including negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations, is also advantageous. The candidate should demonstrate excellent academic credentials, and outstanding analytical, research, and writing skills, along with a strong work ethic and dedication to superior client service.

Duties:

• Handle trial and arbitration experience, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, FLSA, and wage and hour claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions and manage discovery-related activities.
• Draft EEOC position statements, DFEH responses, and conduct witness interviews and depositions.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on federal and state employment law compliance.
• Address ADA/FEHA compliance and disability accommodation issues.
• Manage labor relations matters, including negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Handle MMBA compliance, PERB/NLRB litigation, and administrative hearings and appeals.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of substantive experience in employment litigation.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Knowledge of California employment law.
• Ability to work independently.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in employment law (if applicable).

Skills:

• Trial and arbitration experience.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Dedication to superior client service.
• Knowledge of labor relations.

Formed in 1986, the firm has offices across California and specializes in more than 20 complex fields of law including crisis management, eminent domain, environmental law, climate change, workplace investigations, water law, transportation, and several other areas. For the past 30 years, the firm has grown throughout the state with more than 130 attorneys and staff. Attracting diversity to the firm, to the legal profession, and to the communities helps provide clients with the most effective and efficient legal services. Besides offering a competitive salary with a benefits plan that includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and retirement savings plans, the firm also promotes a working environment that encourages and supports integrity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment. Committed to supporting the communities, the firm partners with a wide range of organizations to meet the shared goal of making the world a better place for everyone and sponsors a broad range of activities with diverse bar associations, law student organizations, alumni associations, youth groups, and clients. This firm is well known in the legal community and has earned numerous awards and honors for professional achievements and activities.