employment/labor litigation Counsel

MetaRPO•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves handling a wide range of employment law matters, including both litigation and non-litigation issues. The successful candidate will collaborate with partners on case strategy and execution, manage single-plaintiff and complex class/collective action cases, and lead defense-side litigation efforts. This includes developing discovery strategies, conducting and defending depositions, drafting motions, making court appearances, and managing expert witnesses. The role also requires engaging in settlement negotiations, mediation, and conferences, as well as preparing cases for trial and arbitration. A key aspect of the position is the ability to independently manage the full lifecycle of litigation, including opposing class certification, motion practice, and trial preparation and management.

Requirements

8+ years of employment/labor litigation experience (California)
Proven experience handling complex litigation from start to finish
Ability to independently manage cases with minimal supervision
Strong exposure to discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
Excellent writing skills
Excellent analytical thinking
Excellent client interaction / people skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative yet autonomous environment
Licensed and in good standing with California Bar
Strong litigation skills (discovery, motions, depositions, trial prep)
Experience managing cases independently
Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
Juris Doctor (JD)
Active license to practice law in California (required)
Must maintain ongoing licensure compliance

Nice To Haves

Class actions / PAGA matters (preferred)
Strong preference for management-side (defense) experience
Class action / PAGA litigation experience
Management-side (employer defense) background
Experience working with expert witnesses
Bilingual capabilities

Responsibilities

Handle both litigation and non-litigation employment law matters
Collaborate with partners on case strategy and execution
Manage single-plaintiff and complex class/collective action cases
Lead defense-side litigation efforts, including discovery strategy and execution, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and court appearances
Work with and manage expert witnesses
Engage in settlement negotiations, mediation, and conferences
Prepare cases for trial and arbitration
Independently manage full lifecycle of litigation, including opposing class certification, motion practice, and trial preparation and management