Associate Attorney

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.•Los Angeles, CA

138d•$140,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) is seeking a California-licensed Associate Attorney with experience defending labor and employment matters to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group. The firm represents employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insureds in labor and employment-related actions, providing representation from initial claims handling through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal. The attorney will evaluate and manage cases, develop legal strategies, draft and review legal documents and employment-related agreements, and advise and represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations. The role includes regular court appearances and taking and defending depositions. QPWB describes itself as the largest woman- and minority-owned law firm in the nation and highlights career development, training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in the State of California.
At least 5 years of experience dealing with labor and employment law matters.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues.
Strong research abilities and written and oral communication skills.
Experience drafting and responding to discovery-related motions.
Ability to regularly attend court appearances.
Ability to take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
Ability to draft motions for summary judgment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage labor and employment cases and develop effective legal strategies.
Draft and review legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
Draft agreements concerning employee conduct, employment laws, policies, regulatory compliance, and negotiations, as needed.
Advise and represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations.
Regularly attend court appearances on behalf of clients.
Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
Draft and respond to discovery-related motions.
Draft motions for summary judgment.