Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$145,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in its Los Angeles, California office. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training. This role offers the opportunity to provide legal services in a sophisticated practice and take a significant role across labor and employment matters. It involves extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The successful candidate will handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff claims, PAGA, wage-and-hour, and FEHA matters. Candidates should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Attorneys with substantive litigation experience in other areas and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in California.
At least 1 year of experience in employment law matters; the posting specifies a range of 1 to 15 years.
Prior employment litigation experience.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Employment litigation experience on the management side.
Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience.
Substantive litigation experience in another practice area, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and excellent litigation skills.

Responsibilities

Handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff employment claims, PAGA, wage-and-hour, and FEHA matters.
Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
Draft and argue motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Provide employment law services involving litigation, counseling, and training.
Communicate extensively with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work independently and as part of a team.