What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partner - Labor and Employment position at Peregrine Search Solutions?
Job Description
Job Description
Our client is a mid-size law firm based in New York City with a large and sophisticated team of attorneys and professionals. Their clients look to them to bring a high degree of quality and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively. The Firm is seeking a motivated L&E Partner to join our dynamic Employment practice group in our Long Beach CA office. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of employment law experience. Join our team of exceptional employment law professionals who are passionate about their work and deliver exceptional legal services.
Responsibilities :
- Appear at Court hearings for, among other things, trials, motions, status conferences, etc.
- Communicate with clients and coordinate with staff on various issues.
- Supervise staff to ensure filings are completed, follow-ups with clients are completed regarding the signing of settlement agreements and declarations, and client updates are timely performed, among other things.
- Provide recommendations on settlement negotiations.
- Engage in client meetings, ensuring effective communication
- Skillfully handle discovery by propounding and responding to inquiries
- Take and defend depositions confidently and adeptly
- Conduct thorough case-related investigations
- Advise and counsel clients on day-to-day employment issues.
- Assist with trial preparation
- Prepare policies, employment contracts, etc.
- Supervise the work of associates
Qualifications / Requirements :
Experience drafting various pleadings and complex motions including but not limited to summary judgment motions, class-wide settlement agreements, and various other litigation documents.
