Employment Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Law Associate

Very Competitive Pay. In-Office and flexible remote opportunites.

We are seeking an employment law associate attorney to join a prestigious Los Angeles office located in Century City. You must have at least 3 years experience with PAGA Claims, Wage and Hour, and Class Actions. Must be experienced in California employment law experience in a mid to large-sized law firm, with exposure to both litigation and advice and counsel. This position is primarily in office with flexibility to work remotely as appropriate based on assignments and business needs.

Job Description :

• Defense of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wrongful termination, and failure to accommodate claims
• Defense of claims for alleged violations of California’s Labor Code and Wage Orders, including based on obligations to pay minimum wage / overtime, to provide meal and rest breaks, and to make prompt payment of wages
• Counsel employers on a wide variety of employment issues
• Interview witnesses and oversee fact-gathering for case development
• Evaluate claims and defenses to develop recommendations for case strategy
• Draft motions, pleadings, position statements, and mediation briefs
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests and meet / confer letters
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear for court hearings / conferences, and ADR proceedings (mediation / arbitration)
• Respond to demand letters and requests for disclosure of employment records
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to resolve discovery disputes, facilitate settlements, etc.
• Investigate claims of workplace misconduct and prepare a report of findings

Qualifications

Preferred Experience