Associate Attorney

Founder and CEO, Edgar M. Rodriguez, is a California Native who created Career Consulting Partners to revolutionize the M ortgage / Finance and L egal staffing industry. He recognized that many businesses and individuals struggle to find the right recruiting firm to partner with.

At Career Consulting Partners, we want to change that. We have gained a thorough understanding of various industries, including their trends, challenges, and opportunities, by concentrating on specific sectors. Therefore, if you are searching for a partner who specializes in and comprehends your business or the demands for your next career move, you need look no further than our firm.

Associate Attorney

Career Consulting Partners is working with a corporate firm that is looking to expand its Labor and Employment Department. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Labor & Employment Defense Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our dynamic team in Pasadena . This role is crucial for an attorney who can handle the majority of defense work independently and has a strong background in PAGA defense. Candidates with limited exposure to PAGA, such as 6 months to 1 year, will also be considered, but must be looking to further grow in this field . We also offer a flexible hybrid work schedule , allowing a balance between time in the office and working from home

Duties :

• Manage and handle all aspects of employment defense litigation, primarily focusing on general matters and preparing complex cases for potential outsourcing.
• Represent clients at all levels, including administrative agencies, state and federal courts, and through the entire litigation process up to jury trials.
• Advise and defend management in all business and employee-related matters, including the Defense of Wage and Hour claims and, ideally, PAGA defense.
• Provide Advice & Counsel to clients on day-to-day employment issues such as interviewing, hiring, terminations, and role classifications.
• Work proactively with business owners to develop programs that reduce the risk of disputes, including drafting and updating Employee handbooks, Employment policies, and agreements.
• Assist in matters involving unfair competition & trade secret matters.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and client service while consistently meeting an annual billable hour requirement of 1,600 hours.

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