Employment Litigation Of Counsel

A law firm in San Diego, CA, is seeking a highly experienced Employment Litigation Of Counsel to join their esteemed team. The successful candidate will have 9+ years of experience in employment litigation, including significant first-chair experience managing and running litigation cases. This role involves defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims, advising and training employers on various employment and labor law issues, and representing employers in various forums. The ideal candidate will possess a JD from an accredited law school, excellent academic credentials, and current CA Bar admission. Class action and PAGA experience is preferred.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent employers in court and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters.
• Manage and oversee litigation cases in a first-chair capacity, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals, including delegating assignments, providing feedback, and ensuring high-quality work product.
• Stay current on changes in employment law and agency procedures (both state and federal) and their implications for clients.
• Develop and implement effective legal strategies and solutions to address complex employment law issues.
• Maintain meticulous case documentation and ensure timely responses to all legal proceedings and deadlines.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to deliver comprehensive legal services and support.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant first-chair experience managing and running litigation cases.
• Class action and PAGA experience preferred.
• Proven ability to defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges.

Education:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Proven supervisory experience, including delegating assignments and providing constructive feedback.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.