Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Mid-Level

• Represent California public agencies and private-sector employers
• Advise employers on workplace issues, wage-and-hour compliance, leaves, accommodations, discipline, terminations, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters
• Handle employment litigation, including discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Independently manage significant portions of matters and cases
• Work directly with clients and partners
• Build a long-term career within a sophisticated California employment practice

Requirements Several years of substantive California Labor & Employment experience Strong knowledge of California employment law Meaningful employment litigation experience Experience providing advice & counsel to employers Ability to independently manage significant portions of matters and cases Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills California Bar admission in good standing Public entity/public-sector employment experience is highly desirable Strong private-sector employment attorneys with both counseling and litigation experience will also be considered 1,800 credited-hour requirement, with only 1,700 client-billable hours Established California employment law foundation; position is not intended for attorneys transitioning completely from another practice area Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive knowledge of California employment law and litigation, with the ability to provide strategic advice and counsel to employers. Proven skills in managing complex employment matters independently while maintaining strong communication and analytical capabilities. Highest-signal resume keywords California Labor & Employment Experience California Employment Law Knowledge Employment Litigation Experience Advice & Counsel to Employers California Bar Admission ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Employment Litigation Discovery Motions Depositions Hearings Mediations Arbitrations Trial Preparation Research Skills Analytical Skills Soft Skills Communication Skills Writing Skills Certifications & Qualifications California Bar Admission Industry Keywords Workplace Issues Wage-and-Hour Compliance Leaves Accommodations Discipline Terminations Discrimination Harassment Retaliation Public-Sector Employment Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor