Labor And Employment Attorney

Above the Bar Legal Recruiting is partnering with a highly regarded Orange County firm to find an experienced employment litigator to join its team. The firm represents some of the country’s largest and most recognizable corporations, as well as emerging companies, in employment, class action, and business disputes. This is a firm built for long careers. Most associates are expected to stay for the long haul, and the partnership track is shorter than at larger firms. They’re looking for independent thinkers who genuinely enjoy practicing law and take pride in their clients’ wins. Why this role stands out 1,800-hour billable target , set intentionally to support a sustainable practice Unlimited PTO Hybrid schedule after an initial in-office month spent getting to know the team and culture Shorter partnership track than BigLaw Real responsibility: hearings, depositions, client contact, and trial support What you’ll do Draft motions, oppositions, and replies, and argue hearings in state and federal court and in arbitration Prepare for and take depositions Handle written discovery, discovery responses, and subpoenas Draft settlement agreements, joint defense agreements, and similar documents Support first-chair attorneys before, during, and after trial Research case law and statutes, and analyze document productions Work directly with clients and opposing counsel Supervise remote paralegals and legal assistants Present MCLEs to firm attorneys and paralegals What you bring 3–10+ years of employment litigation experience Experience with ADA compliance, accessibility litigation, and disability discrimination matters, both advisory and litigation, is strongly preferred Compensation and benefits Base salary: $180,000–$300,000, depending on experience Discretionary annual bonus 401(k) with match and profit sharing after an introductory period Medical (Anthem and Kaiser), dental, and vision #J-18808-Ljbffr