Senior Employment Attorney

Job overview

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

Duties

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

Requirements

• Minimum 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 junior associates and paralegals.

This reputed legal practice is located in California and was founded almost 130 years ago. The main areas of concentration at this firm are estates & trusts, franchise, intellectual property, litigation, nonprofit, real estate, tax, labor & employment, business-corporate transactions, land use- environment, and natural resources. It employs a sizable team of knowledgeable attorneys and is dedicated to maintaining diversity at the workplace.