Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Of Counsel to join its team in Sacramento, CA. The successful candidate will be key in defending and litigating various employment-related claims and agency charges. Additionally, they will counsel employers on various employment and labor law issues, represent clients in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, and demonstrate expertise in managing complex litigation cases.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits encompassing various employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and conduct training for employers on diverse employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediation in various employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract disputes, employment torts, and non-compete cases.
• Preference for Class Action/ PAGA experience.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with a significant track record of managing and running cases in a first-chair capacity.
• Current California Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience, including delegating assignments and providing feedback to associates and paralegals.
• In-depth understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Location: Sacramento, CA

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.