What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor amp Employment Counsel position at BCG Attorney Search?
A law firm seeks a highly experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to join its team in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of labor and employment matters, including single-plaintiff litigation, class actions, and employment counseling. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on defense in employment litigation and the ability to manage cases from start to finish independently.
Duties
- Defend clients against single-plaintiff litigation matters such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and reasonable accommodation cases
- Handle PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) matters and class action lawsuits
- Manage cases independently from inception through resolution, including drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery
- Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and discovery motions
- Take and defend depositions, including plaintiffs' depositions and corporate witness depositions
- Provide employment counseling on both federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Conduct legal research and stay up to date with changes in labor and employment law
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement strategies for case resolution
- Maintain a professional and consultative relationship with clients throughout litigation
- Manage a smaller portable book of business (ideal but not required)
Requirements
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