Litigation Counsel Employment

AAA • Costa Mesa, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The chosen candidate will represent the Auto Club and related entities in employment litigation and provide employment-related legal advice to Human Resources and other business units. The role includes defending employment lawsuits and arbitrations as lead trial attorney or in partnership with outside counsel, developing litigation strategy, managing employment cases, assessing legal demands and pleadings, and advising departments and management at all levels. Other duties may be assigned.

The position offers a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. The candidate should reside in Orange County, California, or be willing to relocate; relocation reimbursement is available.

Requirements

• Lead trial or arbitration experience and significant experience handling all phases of employment litigation.
• Experience defending employment claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, alleged wage and hour violations, unfair competition, failure to accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process, and retaliation in court and arbitration.
• Experience providing legal advice to Human Resources and responding to agency charges.
• Excellent academic credentials and top law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Membership in the California State Bar.
• Reside in Orange County, California, or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Defend employment lawsuits and arbitrations as the lead trial attorney or partner with outside counsel as necessary.
• Develop litigation strategy and manage individual employment cases.
• Analyze legal demands and lawsuit pleadings to create early case assessments.
• Provide legal counsel, advice, review, and direction to various departments and members of management at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation reimbursement is available.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and pension.
• Tuition assistance.
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed