A California-based law firm is seeking an experienced employment litigator to join its employment practice as a Senior Associate. This role involves handling a broad range of employer-side employment matters, including pre-litigation disputes, litigation, agency hearings, and audit investigations. The associate will work with the support of an experienced paralegal and alongside a team of seasoned attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel on defense-side employment litigation matters, including individual claims, class actions, and PAGA cases
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and briefs, and appear at court hearings, mediations, and depositions as required
• Evaluate and negotiate resolution of pre-litigation demand letters
• Represent employer-side clients in Labor Commissioner hearings
• Assist clients with Department of Labor and other agency audit investigations
• Advise clients on wage and hour compliance and issues involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Partner with clients to address employment-related concerns and implement best practices
• Draft and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with California employment law
• Conduct in-depth legal research on complex and evolving employment law issues
• Stay current on developments in employment law and relevant industry trends

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active membership with the State Bar of California; federal admission preferred but not required
• Minimum of five years of experience practicing employment litigation
• Experience handling class action and PAGA matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to high standards of client service and ethical legal practice