Associate Attorney, Employment
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Labor & Employment to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a background in plaintiff-side employment matters and be comfortable drafting motions and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with clients and teams to develop and pursue wage & hour cases, including class actions.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, complaints, discovery, and motions.
- Conduct in-depth legal research and present and argue motions.
- Oversee mediation and court approval processes for employment cases.
- Manage the filing of pleadings and ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Participate in mediations and handle employment-related disputes.
- Collaborate with HR departments to develop employment policies and ensure compliance.
Qualifications:
- Experience with PAGA, wage & hour, and class action matters is a plus.
- Exceptional writing, research, and oral communication skills.
- JD degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the California State Bar.
- 3-5 years of experience in employment law on the plaintiff side.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment regulations.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software.
The SR Group (US), Inc. is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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