Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

11d•$155,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Orange County, California office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The role involves providing legal services across labor and employment law, with a significant role in litigation, counseling, and other aspects of the practice. It requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training. The successful candidate will handle discovery and initial pleadings, draft and argue motions, and take and defend depositions. Candidates with substantive litigation experience and an interest in labor and employment law may be considered, including developing attorneys with strong litigation skills.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in California.
Two to fifteen years of experience in employment law matters.
Prior employment litigation experience is required; management-side experience is preferred.
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 may qualify developing attorneys.

Nice To Haves

Employment counseling experience.
In-house employment law experience.
Employment litigation experience on the management side.
Experience in employment law; alternatively, strong skills in another litigation arena and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.

Responsibilities

Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
Draft and argue motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Provide legal services in labor and employment law matters.
Maintain extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.