Labor & Employment Staff Attorney or Counsel - CA (Hybrid)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

$130K — $155K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 to 6 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally in single-plaintiff matters, wrongful discharge cases, or wage-hour issues.
  • Experience with federal and state court practice, including agencies like the EEOC and DOL.
  • Ability to manage routine and complex legal matters independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to challenges.
  • Excellent academic credentials and communication skills required.
  • California bar admission is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct labor and employment litigation, including both simple and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on challenging legal matters.
  • Manage case files to ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedures.
  • Research legal precedents and draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
  • Engage with clients to provide updates and guidance on their cases.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training programs, including mentoring and CLE initiatives.
  • Access to Seyfarth University for continuous professional development.
  • Opportunities for hands-on learning with partners in the firm.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
Full Job Description
Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Staff Attorney or Counsel with 3 to 6 years of experience in one of our California offices. You'll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

You Have

As a Staff Attorney or Counsel in the Labor & Employment Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

  • 3 to 6 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
  • Familiarity with and experience in federal and state court practice, as well as with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other federal, state and local government administrative agencies.
  • The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
  • Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
  • Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.


What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. We provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

Location Specific Language

**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:

Search firms with a current fee agreement may submit candidates for this position via our portal. Please email Sandra Urosevic at [email protected] for access to submit. If you do not have an active fee agreement with us, please send a blind profile to Sandra Urosevic at [email protected].

Century City & Downtown LA:

Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

San Francisco:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Sacramento:

Pursuant to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The salary range for this role is $130,000 to $155,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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As a Staff Attorney or Counsel in the Labor & Employment Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

  • 3 to 6 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
  • Familiarity with and experience in federal and state court practice, as well as with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other federal, state and local government administrative agencies.
  • The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
  • Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
  • Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.


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