Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•San Diego, CA

11d•$145,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in its San Diego, California office. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training. The role offers attorneys the opportunity to provide legal services across labor and employment matters and requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The attorney 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. The firm is also open to developing attorneys with substantive litigation experience, excellent skills, and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in California.
One to fifteen years of experience in employment law matters.
Prior employment litigation experience.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law may be considered for developing attorneys.
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.

Nice To Haves

Employment litigation experience on the management side.
Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience.

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.
Maintain extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work independently and as part of a team.