HYBRID Labor & Employment Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Labor & Employment Attorney

---THIS POSITION IS HYBRID---

We serve government agencies, private businesses, and mission driven organizations on regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. Our attorneys are consistently recognized by leading legal directories and industry publications for public sector, complex litigation, and regulatory practice work. What sets our practice apart is deep public agency experience paired with a full service private sector bench, offering clients counsel who understand both sides of complex land use, infrastructure, and regulatory matters. Joining us means substantive early responsibility, direct client contact, and mentorship from senior attorneys leading consequential matters.

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Labor & Employment (L&E) Attorney (Senior Associate or Of Counsel) to join our litigation team. The Attorney will represent employers and management in complex employment disputes, including trial-level litigation, administrative proceedings, and pre-litigation counseling. The ideal candidate will have strong courtroom experience, a deep knowledge of labor and employment law, and the ability to manage caseloads independently while providing practical, business-focused legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from intake through disposition, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies and alternative dispute resolution forums.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, settlement documents, and advice memoranda related to labor and employment matters.
• Advise clients on compliance and risk mitigation involving Wage & Hour laws, leave policies, discrimination, retaliation, and other employment practices.
• Provide counseling and training to HR and management on employment policies, performance management, discipline, and accommodations.
• Handle trials and evidentiary hearings, including witness preparation, examining witnesses, and presenting legal arguments at trial.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop case strategy, settlement negotiations, and cost-effective resolution plans.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and regulatory developments affecting labor and employment law and communicate impacts to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 7 years of experience practicing labor and employment law with substantial litigation and trial experience; experience representing employers preferred.
• Proven litigation skills, including drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, and handling trials or evidentiary hearings.
• Deep knowledge of Labor & Employment law principles and procedures, including employment discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims.
• Experience advising on and litigating issues related to leave policies and statutes such as FMLA and CFRA.
• Familiarity with ADA and reasonable accommodation obligations and FEHA (or comparable state disability/discrimination laws).
• Working knowledge of wage and hour law, meal and rest period rules, and related compliance issues.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-minded legal advice and work collaboratively with HR and leadership.
• Active litigation bar admission and ability to travel as needed for hearings and trials.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/03/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$270000 - $370000 USD per year