Description:

This unique opportunity would welcome an experienced employment litigator to join the California office of A U.S. Law Firm with Eleven Offices Nationwide, an Am Law 200 firm. Previously a defense-side Labor & Employment boutique, Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton joined A U.S. Law Firm with Eleven Offices Nationwide in 2023 to better serve clients needs and expand our Southern California presence.

Regardless of your portable book size, this position is ideal for experienced California employment litigators who are looking to defend a broad range of employment cases throughout California through trial, provide excellent client service, and operate in a collaborative, team-focused environment with highly experienced colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in employment law, defending employment lawsuits of all types, with the ability to work with limited supervision to develop case strategy, interact with clients and opposing counsel, take and defend depositions, attend mediations, and prepare for and participate in trials and arbitrations throughout California. The candidate should have a strong working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing California employment law and California and federal civil procedure, discovery and trial practice. Class Action / PAGA and/or employee mobility experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities:
This role involves defending clients in legal proceedings related to California employment matters; key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Litigation:

Conduct legal research and stay up to date on relevant case law
Develop and implement case and litigation strategy
Draft legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, motions and appeals
Take and defend depositions
Oversee discovery, including use of electronic evidence
Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and expert witnesses to develop case strategies

Advocacy and Representation

Advocate zealously on behalf of management-side clients while maintaining high ethical standards
Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediations, and arbitrations
Handle matters from inception through trial, including all phases of discovery

Case Management
Manage a caseload of employment matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, wage & hour matters and other employment related matters.

Supervision:

Supervise junior attorneys and paralegals in litigation tasks
Develop and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
California bar admission required.
At least 8 years of focused experience in employment litigation.
Strong understanding of federal and California state employment laws.
Excellent legal research, analytical and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with ability to supervise associate and paralegal work.
Ability to work directly with clients on a wide range of employment-related matters.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.