[Hiring] Litigation Associate @Pernini Recruiting Company

Role Description

Our client, a nationally recognized management-side labor and employment law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney / Of Counsel to join its Employment Litigation Practice Group. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced employment litigator to work remotely while handling sophisticated employment matters for employers across a broad range of industries. The position offers significant responsibility, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside highly accomplished labor and employment attorneys in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 4+ years of substantive California employment litigation experience (Associate level consideration)
• 9+ years of relevant California employment litigation experience for Of Counsel consideration
• Demonstrated first-chair litigation capabilities
• Experience defending employers in employment litigation matters, including:
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Wrongful termination
  • Wage and hour claims
• Experience representing employers in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agency matters
• Class Action and/or PAGA experience preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws and administrative procedures
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to client service excellence
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork
• Prior large law firm experience is preferred

Requirements

• Defend employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters and agency proceedings
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including:
  • Case strategy
  • Pleadings
  • Discovery
  • Depositions
  • Motion practice
  • Mediations
  • Arbitrations
  • Trial preparation
• Represent employers before state and federal administrative agencies
• Advise and counsel employers on employment law compliance and workplace issues
• Conduct management training on employment and labor law topics
• Handle matters involving:
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Employment torts
  • Contract claims
  • Non-compete issues
  • Class or representative actions
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas to provide strategic, business-oriented legal counsel to clients

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $120,000 – $216,000+, commensurate with experience, level, and geographic location
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Additional employee benefits and wellness resources

Application Requirements

• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample
• Law school transcript for consideration