Employment Litigation Of Counsel - 371821

Job ID: 371821

Practice area:- Employment Law - Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions,Litigation - Labor & Employment

Job Title: Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced employment litigator to join its team in a senior-level capacity. This role is ideal for a legal professional with a proven record of managing complex employment disputes, offering strategic guidance to corporate clients, and mentoring junior legal staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive first-chair experience in employment litigation and a strong command of relevant federal and California employment law.

Duties:

• Handle a variety of employment-related lawsuits, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage-and-hour violations, and contract disputes

• Represent employers before administrative agencies, in arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings

• Provide strategic legal guidance and preventative counseling to corporate clients on employment law compliance

• Lead and manage litigation matters from start to finish, serving as first chair on key cases

• Supervise the work of associates and legal support staff, ensuring high standards of execution

• Conduct internal investigations and training sessions for clients on workplace policies and risk mitigation

• Manage class actions and PAGA claims; experience in these areas is highly desirable

Requirements:

• Minimum of 9 years of employment litigation experience, with demonstrated first-chair trial capabilities

• Admission to the California Bar, active and in good standing

• Strong familiarity with California and federal employment statutes and administrative procedures

• Experience supervising legal teams or mentoring junior attorneys

• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes matters simultaneously

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in California

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to build client relationships and deliver strategic, business-focused solutions

• Adept at handling complex litigation in fast-paced environments

• Capable of providing thoughtful and constructive feedback to team members

• Highly organized with strong project management capabilities

Job Location:

• Irvine, CA

• A hybrid work schedule is available

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