Labor & Employment Attorney

Who We Are: Longstanding full service firm in Newport Beach, CA is looking for a California licensed employment attorney with three to eight years of experience to join and support a thriving and growing labor and employment (L&E) practice. Our L&E group, which complements our transactional and general litigation groups, represents diverse businesses in nearly every sector of the economy in California and across the nation. We pride ourselves on our expertise in handling all types of employment matters for our clients, including advice and counseling, pre-litigation disputes, and litigation matters, from single plaintiff cases to large representative actions. For many clients, we act as outside general counsel and trusted advisor, and we are proud to represent so many successful businesses. What We Need: Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with California employment disputes and litigation, including pre-litigation disputes, single plaintiff cases, and class and PAGA cases. As we handle the full spectrum of employment claims - harassment, discrimination, retaliation, termination, and wage and hour issues, in state and federal courts - we need an attorney who has experience working on these issues. What Legal Skills You Bring to the Firm: Demonstrated experience in drafting and responding to pleadings, discovery requests, discovery and dispositive motions (motions to dismiss, summary judgment, summary adjudication), mediation and trial briefs, and trial documents, is necessary. Experience in preparing for depositions is also necessary. Superior academic performance and strong analytical and writing skills are essential. What Intangibles You Bring to the Firm: we only interview and hire personable attorneys who are eager to work hard and do great work for our clients; who work well with others; who take instruction and constructive feedback; who are emotionally mature; and who will be good representatives of our firm and our clients. What we Offer: We offer a stable and collegial environment, a sophisticated practice, a competitive salary, bonus programs, training and employment benefits. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $165,000.00 - $196,500.00 per year, depending on experience. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Experience: • CA employment litigation: 3 years (Required) Portable Clients: • Not required License/Certification: • membership of the CA State Bar (Required) Work Location: In person