Labor & Employment Attorney

Labor & Employment Attorney Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA Direct Hire / Permanent Placement The position involves representing employer‑side clients in labor and employment litigation, handling matters from intake through resolution, conducting advanced legal research, drafting motions and briefs, advising on compliance and workplace risk, managing deadlines and court filings, preparing witnesses, communicating with clients and counsel, and collaborating with partners while working independently. Key Responsibilities Represent employer‑side clients in labor and employment litigation, administrative matters, and advisory engagements. Handle matters from intake through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediation, motion practice, and trial preparation. Conduct advanced legal research and draft persuasive motions, memoranda, briefs, and case strategy documents. Advise clients on employment compliance, workplace risk management, policy interpretation, wage and hour matters, and employee relations issues. Manage deadlines, court filings, discovery calendars, and litigation strategy across multiple active matters. Prepare witnesses, coordinate experts, and support trial teams when matters proceed toward hearing or trial. Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal legal teams. Collaborate with partners and other attorneys while also handling matters independently. Required Qualifications (Highly Important) Minimum 5+ years of labor and employment law experience with employer‑side/defense representation. Active California Bar license in good standing. Strong litigation experience including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice. Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Proven ability to manage multiple matters efficiently under deadlines. Strong client communication skills and professional judgment. Ability to work independently with limited supervision while contributing to a collaborative team. Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered. Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued) Public entity labor and employment law experience. Trial or arbitration hearing experience. Wage & hour class action or PAGA defense exposure. Experience advising employers on workplace investigations, leaves, accommodations, and compliance matters. Strong billable history meeting or exceeding productivity expectations. Prior experience in respected regional, boutique, or midsize defense firms. Ability to supervise junior attorneys or paralegals on active matters. Salary and Benefits (HireNow Package) Base Salary: $170,000 – $225,000 (depending on experience) Bonuses: Mandatory and discretionary performance‑based bonus opportunities Billable Requirement: 1,900 annual hours Benefits: Multiple medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan options Work Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Full‑Time / Direct Hire Disclaimer All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr HireNow Staffing