Labor & Employment, Sr. Of Counsel / Of Counsel / Senior Associate (California)

About the Role

Join a California labor and employment litigation team handling complex matters for public and private sector clients. You will independently manage a litigation caseload and provide practical employment law counseling.

What You'll Do

• Manage labor and employment litigation matters from case strategy through resolution.

• Handle depositions, trials, arbitrations, discovery, and administrative proceedings.

• Defend and prosecute discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour class action claims in state and federal courts.

• Draft and argue motions, respond to EEOC and California agency charges, and advise employers on state and federal compliance.

• Work with colleagues across California offices and travel as needed for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

What We're Looking For

• Six to twelve years of experience, including at least six years focused on labor and employment litigation.

• Demonstrated experience independently managing a caseload, handling depositions, trials, arbitrations, and motion practice.

• Experience with wage and hour class actions, discrimination and harassment claims, and EEOC or California agency proceedings.

• Employment law counseling experience, strong written advocacy, and willingness to travel for case needs.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active California Bar membership.

• Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and document management systems.

• A portable book of business is expected at the Senior Counsel level.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $200,000 to $270,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, based in Oakland, California, with collaboration across California offices.