Employment Litigation Attorney

Our Employment Practice Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Attend and advocate at court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and trials
• Handle matters involving employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, and other employment-related matters
• Represent employers in investigations and proceedings before federal, state, and local agencies
• Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies
• Manage discovery, motion practice, investigations, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
• Communicate directly with clients, provide strategic guidance, and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to develop litigation strategies and achieve favorable outcomes

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in California required
• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling employment litigation matters in both state and federal courts
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and managing complex litigation matters
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional client service

Preferred Experience

• Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination litigation
• Wage and hour litigation, including collective actions, class actions, and PAGA matters
• Traditional labor law matters and labor-management relations
• Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, California Department of
• Industrial Relations, California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies
• Experience appearing before the National Labor Relations Board in matters involving union organizing, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, representation proceedings, and labor arbitrations

Base Salary Range: $155,000-$215,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate27s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.