Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney

A law firm in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience to handle all aspects of litigating individual and class action labor and employment law cases. The candidate will play a crucial role in advocating for clients in various legal proceedings and providing high-quality legal representation.

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of litigating individual and class action labor and employment law cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Propound and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct witness interviews.
• Participate in settlement negotiations.
• Argue motions, attend hearings, and represent clients in trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor and employment litigation.
• Experience in wage & hour class action litigation is required.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle all aspects of litigation independently.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits offered:

• Primary handling attorney and year-end bonus plans.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with 3% safe harbor employer contribution, plus a discretionary 2% profit-sharing contribution.
• Health Insurance.
• Flexible Benefits plan.
• Firm-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Firm-paid life insurance.
• Generous vacation plan.
• Great team-based work environment with frequent social events.

Representing employees throughout California, this firm has recovered more than $200 million on behalf of clients in a wide variety of employment-related matters. The firm consists of experienced trial lawyers with 30 years of combined experience who have a proven record of achieving extraordinary results for clients.