*Please note that we are currently NOT accepting solicitations from external recruiters or agencies for this position. We encourage interested candidates to apply directly through our careers page.*
Bartko, with over 45 years of expertise, is a distinguished boutique law firm specializing in complex litigation, labor and employment law, and retail leasing. Our deep understanding of our client’s business goals shapes our strategies and tactics in the important matters we handle. At Bartko, we take care of our clients, our Bartko family, and we have fun and make money. Bartko is where we don’t expect you to contort yourself into someone you aren’t. We assess what’s special about you; your unique skills; and we provide you with the platform to shine. We see you.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed memoranda, legal briefs, and advisory opinions to support litigation, internal investigations, and client counseling efforts.
- Draft and revise a wide range of client documents, including employment policies, employee handbooks, training materials, separation agreements, and other employment documents.
- Manage all aspects of the discovery process, including depositions, document production, interrogatories, and requests for admissions, while coordinating with opposing counsel and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
- Perform thorough fact-gathering activities, including collecting, organizing, and synthesizing relevant documents, conducting detailed interviews with witnesses, and maintaining clear and consistent communication with clients.
- Represent clients before courts and administrative bodies, including motion practice and hearings.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of statutes, legal decisions, ordinances, and other governing legal authority, with a focus on employment law and related areas.
- Provide support through all stages of litigation, mediation, and trial preparation in single-plaintiff employment cases and wage-and-hour class actions.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience, including at least 2 years in the field of employment law.
- Preferred: Candidates with prior experience litigating and/or advising clients on California wage and hour matters.
