Description:
About Us:The Law Office of Stephanie F. Dominguez is a growing, fully remote California law firm focused on workplace law, family law, and estate planning.
Our Workplace Law Division represents federal employees and labor unions nationwide, as well as employees, employers, and public agencies in California workplace matters. The practice includes federal employment law, public-sector employment law, labor law, employment litigation, administrative proceedings, workers' compensation matters, workplace investigations, HR and employment counseling, wage-and-hour matters, disability-accommodation issues, disciplinary actions, whistleblower matters, and related workplace disputes.
We represent clients before the MSPB, EEOC, OWCP, NLRB, U.S. District Courts, the Federal Circuit, and California state courts.
We are committed to exceptional client service, proactive communication, accountability, and efficient virtual operations.
Why Join Us?
This Is an Opportunity to Join a Growing Firm at An Early Stage and Play a Meaningful Role in The Continued Expansion of The Workplace Law Division.
Attorneys Are Entrusted with Significant Responsibility, Direct Client Contact, Meaningful Case Ownership, and Substantial Autonomy. This Role Offers the Opportunity to Develop Expertise in The Specialized Area of Federal Employment Law While Handling a Broad Range of Workplace-Law Matters.
Position Summary:
- The Firm Is Seeking a California-Licensed Labor & Employment Attorney with A Minimum of Two (2) Years of Experience in Labor and Employment Law.
- This Position Is Ideal for An Attorney Who Enjoys Managing Matters from Intake Through Resolution, Developing Litigation Strategy, Working Directly with Clients, and Assuming Meaningful Responsibility for Case Outcomes.
- This Position Is Designed for Attorneys Who Prefer Significant Autonomy, Enjoy Making Decisions, and Do Not Require Day-To-Day Supervision to Successfully Manage Their Caseload.
- The Position Will Begin on A Reduced-Hours Schedule Before Transitioning to Full-Time Status.
Responsibilities Include:
- Developing and Executing Case Strategy
- Conducting Legal Research and Analysis
- Drafting Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Supporting Declarations
- Managing Discovery
- Taking and Defending Depositions
- Participating in Mediations and Settlement Negotiations
- Representing Clients Before Administrative Agencies, Including the Eeoc and Mspb
- Handling State and Federal Workplace-Law Matters
- Serving as Primary Counsel Through Hearing, Trial, Settlement, or Final Disposition
Location:
Remote.
Applicants May Reside Anywhere in California.
The Successful Candidate Must Be Capable of Handling Occasional In-Person Appearances, Primarily in Southern California.
Required Qualifications:
- Active Member in Good Standing with The State Bar of California
- Minimum Two (2) Years of Experience Practicing Labor and Employment Law
- Demonstrated Ability to Independently Manage a Litigation Caseload
- Strong Legal Writing, Analytical, and Advocacy Skills
- Excellent Communication and Client-Management Abilities
- Demonstrated History of Professional Reliability and Employment Stability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience Representing Federal Employees Before the Eeoc, Mspb, Owcp, or Related Administrative Agencies
- Experience with Public-Sector Employment Law
- Experience with Labor-Law Matters
- Experience Conducting Workplace Investigations
- Experience with My Case or Similar Practice-Management Software
- Experience with Contemporaneous Billable-Time Entry
- Prior Remote-Work Experience
- California Labor & Employment Attorney (2+ Years Experience)
