Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Attorney to join its Labor & Employment practice in Orange County, CA. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and the chance to engage with a nationally recognized team on complex employment litigation and counseling matters.

Duties

• Represent employers in single-plaintiff and complex employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour matters.
• Handle all aspects of litigation from inception through trial or resolution.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, policies, and risk management.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, and manage case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to grow client relationships and develop new business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in employment litigation, ideally with experience representing management.
• Modest portable book of business (approximately $200,000 or more).
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently and provide practical business-oriented advice.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Admission to practice in California.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to practice in California.

Skills

• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized team.
• Entrepreneurial environment with support and resources.