Senior Labor & Employment Attorney — Defense, Public Entities

About the job Labor & Employment Attorney Pay: $155,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year Why this is a great opportunity Join a boutique firm with 40+ years of institutional credibility and a client roster that includes major public entities, municipalities, and established corporations Take ownership of a sophisticated, defense-side employment caseload — real responsibility from day one Work directly with high-profile clients including governmental agencies and corporate accounts across California and nationally Dedicated paralegal and legal assistant support — so you can focus on high-value legal work A clear trajectory toward expanded client responsibility and a leadership role within the practice Competitive compensation with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO Discretionary bonus potential for strong performers Location: Los Angeles, CA (Downtown) — On-site, with hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate Note: Active California State Bar membership in good standing is required. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of substantive litigation experience in labor and employment law to be considered for this role. About us Confidential Employer. We are a boutique, multi-specialty litigation firm based in downtown Los Angeles with additional presence in Orange County. Over our 40+ year history, we have built lasting relationships with public entities, municipalities, businesses, and governmental clients throughout California and across the United States. Our labor and employment practice is defense-side, and we are known for quality legal work and the kind of personalized service that keeps institutional clients coming back. We are a growing firm — and we take a long view on the attorneys we bring in. Manage a sophisticated employment litigation caseload from inception through resolution — DFEH/CRD and EEOC charges, PERB proceedings, wage and hour disputes, and employment-related civil matters Advise public entity and corporate clients on HR compliance, employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee relations strategy Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and represent clients in administrative hearings and court proceedings Negotiate settlements and counsel clients on risk assessment and litigation strategy Serve as a trusted advisor on labor relations, employee benefits, and agency investigation response Maintain and develop direct client relationships — you will be a face of the firm Qualifications Active California State Bar membership in good standing — required 5+ years of substantive litigation experience in labor and employment law Defense-side experience strongly preferred; public entity or municipal experience a plus Solid command of California wage and hour law, FEHA, PERB, and related regulatory frameworks Strong written and oral advocacy skills Ability to counsel non-lawyer clients with clarity and confidence Self-directed, high-integrity approach to managing an active caseload In-house and solo practice backgrounds welcome if litigation experience requirements are met Why you will love working here Real autonomy — you manage your caseload, not a supervisor looking over your shoulder A collegial, experienced team that values quality work and professional relationships Institutional clients with long-standing firm relationships — meaningful, complex work that actually matters Genuine growth path: this firm takes a long view on the attorneys it invests in Downtown LA location with hybrid flexibility considered for the right fit #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Placement