Labor & Employment Attorney

Job Title : Labor & Employment Attorney

Location : Encino, CA (Hybrid)

Practice Area : Labor & Employment Law

Job Summary :

Our client is a preeminent Southern California law firm focusing exclusively on representing employers in labor and employment matters. With decades of experience, they counsel and defend management in all areas of employment law, delivering practical, strategic, and business-oriented legal solutions.

The client is currently seeking a talented Employment Defense Attorney to join their respected and collaborative team in Encino, CA . The position offers the opportunity to work on high-quality matters while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through a flexible hybrid schedule .

Key Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment litigation, including single-plaintiff, class action, and PAGA matters in state and federal courts
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings (e.g., DFEH / CRD, EEOC, DLSE)
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Advise clients on day-to-day employment law issues including wage & hour, discipline, leave laws, and workplace policies
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements
• Participate in mediations, depositions, and trial preparation
• Support partners and collaborate with the team on complex cases and client counseling

Qualifications

Salary and Other Compensation :

The annual salary for this position is between [$200,000 – $350,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]