Job Posting: Labor & Employment Law Attorney
Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles,CA San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Practice Area: Labor & Employment Law
Labor & Employment Law Attorney Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Labor & Employment Law Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling employment law matters, with strong litigation and/or pre-litigation skills. This position involves managing a diverse caseload, providing strategic legal counsel, and representing clients in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal counsel on Employment Law matters including, wage and hour, PAGA, workplace disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, etc.
- Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pre-litigation strategy, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
- Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums.
- Advise clients on risk management and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Negotiate settlements and work to resolve disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner.
- Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other correspondence.
- Develop strategies to prevent legal issues and minimize exposure for clients through proactive counsel.
- Stay up to date with changes in employment law to provide clients with current and effective legal advice.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Employment Law preferred (plaintiff or defense).
- Proven ability to handle a full caseload with minimal supervision.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
- Experience in defending clients against employment-related claims, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and harassment.
- Ability to provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice to clients.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Licensed in CA in good standing.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Great work/life balance.
How to Apply: Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to jaimi.harper@gogpac.com. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Call/Text directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the General Liability/Employment Attorney position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
