Description:

Role Description
This is a full-time role for an Associate Attorney specializing in plaintiff labor and discipline law. The firm's main office is in Westlake Village, CA with satellite offices in Brea and San Diego. The Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice, conducting research, managing labor, employment, and discipline cases, and negotiating on behalf of clients. This role also involves collaborating closely with other legal professionals to ensure the best outcomes for clients. The attorney will have the opportunity to manage their own cases, develop litigation strategies.

Qualifications:

2-5 years of labor law litigation
Strong skills in providing legal advice and conducting research.
Proven ability in negotiation and managing employment cases.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the California Bar
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
Experience working with public safety associations is a plus

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive representation of client in employment litigation matters, including but not limited to discrimination, retaliation, FEHA, DFEH, arbitrations/mediations, wage, and hour (FLSA).
Conduct legal research and factual investigation to prepare legal documents and develop strategies.
Drafting legal documents/pleadings, taking and defending depositions or other investigatory interviews, drafting, and answering discovery, drafting, and responding to employment-related demand letters, negotiating employment-related settlement agreements, arbitration/trial preparation, advising related to collective bargaining negotiations/agreements.
Independently manages caseload and stays abreast of deadlines.
Establishing and maintaining relationships, credibility and trust with clients, legal team members, and other colleagues.