Private Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Private Labor and Employment Associate Attorney for their Cerritos, CA office.

Job Overview:

The Private Labor and Employment Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of labor and employment matters, including class action and representative actions, single plaintiff cases, general employment advice, and counsel, discovery, drafting motions and briefs, conducting/defending depositions, evidentiary hearings, status conferences, arguing dispositive motions, and trial.

Duties:

• Handle a diverse caseload of labor and employment matters.
• Conduct legal research and writing as necessary.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Participate in discovery processes.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in evidentiary hearings, status conferences, and trials.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of general litigation experience and labor and employment experience.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases efficiently.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong analytical skills.

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.