Employment Litigation Of Counsel

8-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm located in Irvine is seeking an Employment Litigation Of Counsel with 9+ years of experience in employment litigation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defending and litigating lawsuits involving a variety of employment-related claims, advising and counseling employers on labor law issues, and representing employers in various legal proceedings.

Job Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits encompassing a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Provide advice, counsel, and training to employers on diverse employment and labor law matters.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations in employment disputes, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Preference for Class Action/PAGA experience.
• Supervise associate and paralegal work, including delegating assignments and providing feedback.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of current state and federal agency procedures.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational, time management, and project management abilities.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Current California Bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in employment litigation, with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity.
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work.
• In-depth understanding of current agency procedures at both state and federal levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

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