Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Sacramento, CA

10d•$145,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in its Sacramento, California office. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training across numerous jurisdictions. The attorney will provide legal services in a sophisticated practice and take on a significant role in labor and employment matters, with extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The role involves employment litigation work, 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 stated experience range is 1 to 15 years.
Prior employment litigation experience.
Substantive litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Self-starter.

Nice To Haves

Employment litigation experience on the management side.
Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience.
Substantive litigation experience in another litigation arena and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.

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.