Prior employment litigation experience (management side preferred)
Experience in employment counseling or in-house employment law is a plus
Strong writing and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
Draft and argue motions
Take and defend depositions
Engage with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel
Provide legal services in all aspects of labor and employment law
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Full Job Description
Overview
The Orange County, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.
The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in California and have at least two (2) to fifteen (15) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.
Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.
Qualifications
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Minimum Salary
USD $155,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $240,000.00/Yr.
About Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a national law firm with over 50 offices across the United States. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, construction, insurance, and transportation. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is committed to providing high-quality legal services to its clients and has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the country by various legal publications. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in their respective practice areas and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.
