Labor & Employment Partner

Lewis Brisbois•Walnut Creek, CA

11d•$210,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in the Walnut Creek, California office. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training, with professionals across the firm’s U.S. locations. The role offers the opportunity to provide legal services in a sophisticated practice and assume a significant role across labor and employment matters. The attorney will handle employment litigation, including single-plaintiff claims, PAGA, wage-and-hour, and FEHA matters, and will have extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The role involves drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Candidates should be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work independently as well as collaboratively. Attorneys with substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and strong litigation skills are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in California.
Eight to fifteen years of experience in employment law matters is sought.
Prior employment litigation experience is required; management-side experience is preferred.
Experience handling single-plaintiff employment claims, 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 relevant for attorneys developing in the practice.

Nice To Haves

Employment litigation experience on the management side.
Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience.
Experience in employment law; attorneys with excellent skills in another litigation arena and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are also welcomed.

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.
Provide employment counseling and legal services to clients.
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.