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 OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesManage 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.QualificationsJuris 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.