Labor & Employment Attorney
About The Position
Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in its San Francisco, California office. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training. Its employment professionals work across the firm’s U.S. locations and advise clients in numerous jurisdictions. The attorney will provide legal services across labor and employment matters and will have extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The role involves handling employment litigation, including single-plaintiff claims and matters involving PAGA, wage and hour, and FEHA. Attorneys with substantive litigation experience in other practice areas and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are also encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Admission to practice law in California.
- One to fifteen years of experience in employment law matters, as stated in the posting.
- Prior employment litigation experience.
- Experience handling single-plaintiff employment claims as well as PAGA, wage and hour, and FEHA matters.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are acceptable for developing attorneys with litigation experience.
Nice To Haves
- Employment litigation experience on the management side.
- Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience.
- Experience in employment law; the firm is also interested in developing talented attorneys with substantive litigation experience in other areas.
Responsibilities
- Handle labor and 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 counseling and legal services to clients.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
