Job Title: Litigation Attorney – Employment Class Action (hiring multiple attorneys, from 2nd year to senior level / team leads).
Job Location: While preference is given to candidates who can work in-office in Westwood, California, flexible working arrangements may be considered. Firm will consider a REMOTE senior level candidate with 7+ years of relevant Employment / Class Action experience. If looking for remote, you must live in CA and have 7+ years of CA based employment focused experience as an attorney.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary: $185,000 - $300,000 per year. Senior level attorneys that would like to provide oversight to 2-3 attorneys have the ability to earn mid-to high six-figures ($400-800k).
- Additional Compensation: Opportunity to earn a variable percentage of the firm's recovery on cases handled
- Benefits Include:
- 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive health (50% coverage level includes dependents), dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible time off policy
- Referral program
- Discretionary quarterly bonuses
Law Firm Overview: Join our established and thriving Employment Class Action team based in Los Angeles. Our firm is highly regarded for its commitment to advocating for employee rights, and we pride ourselves on our achievements and the camaraderie of our exceptional employment law professionals. We are dedicated to our mission, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work culture where every team member's contribution is valued.
Position Summary: We are looking for a skilled and driven Senior Litigation Attorney to join our team, focusing on Employment Class Action cases. This role is suited for an attorney with a deep understanding of labor and employment law, who is experienced in leading a team and eager to challenge employer misconduct. You will manage your own caseload independently, steering your team through all stages of the litigation process.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage Caseload (25-30 on average): Oversee your own cases independently, ensuring they are handled efficiently and effectively.
- Lead Team: Provide leadership to a group of Associates, Paralegals, and Assistants, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment.
- Motion Practice and Litigation: Draft or supervise the preparation of compelling motions and arguments to effectively advance litigation, including remand motions, opposition to motions to compel arbitration, discovery motions, and motions for class certification.
- Develop Legal Strategies: Create and execute effective legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
- Conduct Depositions and Conferences: Take and manage depositions, and engage in meet and confer sessions to further case objectives.
- Mediation and Negotiations: Prepare for and participate in mediations, and assist in negotiations to settle employment disputes on a class or individual basis when appropriate.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Minimum of seven years of legal experience, with at least five years specializing in labor and employment law or class action litigation.
- Proven ability to serve as Lead Attorney.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with a creative and strategic approach to legal challenges.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple complex cases simultaneously.
- In-depth knowledge of the California Labor Code and its application in litigation and client advisement.
- Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams, with a track record of mentoring and developing junior staff (experience managing at least two team members required / never more than 3).
- Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.
