Labor and Employment Lawyer

Our client is a downtown Los Angeles-based multi-specialty law firm serving individuals, businesses, and governmental entities throughout California since the firm’s founding in
1982\. We proudly provide legal representation within the following practice areas:

The client is a highly regarded and well-respected law firm specializing in multiple practice areas and multidistrict litigation. The firm’s diverse litigation practice spans the areas of labor and employment, workplace investigations, public entity and general liability litigation, business and commercial litigation, cannabis licensing, operational development, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional legal counsel on labor and employment-related matters, which may include, but are not limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law, unemployment and other state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements, and policy-related issues, employment-related litigation, and grievances
• Demonstrated ability to prepare/review construction contracts, insurance contracts, employment/independent contracts, and other business agreements.
• Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advises accordingly
• Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex
• Educates clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies, and procedures
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, legal team members, and other colleagues
• Able to travel as case assignment warrants

Qualification:

• 7 years of relevant experience in Labor and Employment (mainly in Employment)
• Degree and License in California
• Must be from the Top 100 schools/university
• Must be presentable to the client and people
• With a personality that gets along with people
• Able to lead a team and teach/train younger associates
• Strong communication and writing skills