Labor & Employment Partner

Lewis Brisbois•San Bernardino, CA

10d•$210,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in the San Bernardino, California office. The attorney will provide legal services across labor and employment matters and assume a significant role in the practice. The role involves extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The practice represents clients nationally in employment litigation, counseling, and training. Candidates should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. The successful candidate will have strong writing and analytical skills, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and work independently as well as collaboratively. The firm is also open to developing attorneys with substantive litigation experience, an interest in labor and employment law, and strong litigation skills. The listed salary range is USD $210,000 to $240,000 per year. The position is associated with the San Bernardino office and is identified as hybrid.

Requirements

Admission to practice in California.
Eight to fifteen years of experience in employment law matters for the ideal candidate.
Prior employment litigation experience is required.
Experience handling single-plaintiff employment claims, PAGA, Wage & Hour, and FEHA matters.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are relevant for developing attorneys.

Nice To Haves

Employment litigation experience on the management side is preferred.
Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred.
Experience in employment law is preferred, though attorneys with strong skills in another litigation arena are also considered.

Responsibilities

Handle labor and employment legal matters, including employment litigation and counseling.
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.
Work independently and as part of a team.