Senior Litigation Attorney - Employment Class Action

Job Overview 

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Litigation Attorney to join our firm, specializing in Employment Class Action cases. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney with a strong background in labor and employment law, who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to lead a team in fighting against employer misconduct. You will have complete autonomy over your caseload, guiding your team through every phase of litigation.

The person having this position must possess good communication skills, organizational skills, and have a thorough understanding of Bibiyan Law Group, P.C. policies, procedures and expectations. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Carry your own caseload with complete autonomy, ensuring all cases are managed effectively and efficiently.
• Team Leadership: Lead a dedicated team of Associates, Paralegals, and Assistants, fostering a collaborative environment while driving case success.
• Motion Practice and Litigation: Ability to draft or supervise the drafting or winning arguments on key motions necessary to effectively litigate a matter, including motions for remand, oppositions to motions to compel arbitration, discovery motions, and motions for class certification.
• Legal Strategy: Develop and implement legal strategies aimed at resolving cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
• Depositions and Conferences: Take and manage depositions, and conduct meet and confers to advance case objectives.
• Mediation and Negotiations: Help prepare for and participate in mediation, and otherwise assist in negotiations to resolve employment matters on a class or individual basis as appropriate.
• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions
• Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements
• Take ownership of all client matters, concerns, and inquiries brought to your attention and resolve in a timely manner
• Must be courteous and gracious, always maintaining a professional demeanor
• Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the firm

Core Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative spirit
• Ethical Conduct
• Positive Attitude
• Eye for Detail
• Problem solving abilities
• Self-confident and proactive

Knowledge, Requirements and Skills

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least seven years of experience as an attorney, with a minimum of 5 years in labor and employment law and/or class action work.
• Proven experience serving as Lead Attorney.
• Superior analytical and legal research skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, including effective time management and the capacity to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the California Labor Code, with the ability to apply it effectively in litigation and client advisement.
• Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams, with a focus on mentoring and developing junior staff. Experience managing a team of at least 2 people is required.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Working Conditions/Environment 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate
• The person having this position may have to lift up to 10lbs on an occasional basis
• The person having this position may have to stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for more than five (5) hours per day
• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k)
• Free secured parking
• Team social events
• Training
• Discretionary Quarterly bonus incentives

Compensation

The compensation for this position is competitive and overall based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. This compensation ranges from $185,000 - $300,000 per year.

Bibiyan Law Group, P.C is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment. We celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Salary : $185,000 - $300,000