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DLA Piper · 2 days ago

Employment Attorney (Professional Track) (CA)

SD Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

3+ years exp

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive law firm committed to meaningful work and career growth. They are seeking a non-partnership track wage and hour class action attorney to manage litigation, conduct legal research, and draft motions primarily for wage and hour class actions in California.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, litigation management, legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, and handling discovery and other litigation-related tasks, primarily for wage and hour class, collective, and representative actions in California. The ideal candidate will also have experience with California employment advice and counseling, including drafting employment and severance agreements, employment policies, and employee handbooks

Qualification

California Bar AdmissionLaborEmployment LawLitigation ManagementLegal ResearchDrafting MotionsClass Action DefenseAnalytical SkillsBusiness JudgmentConceptual ThinkingInfluencing SkillsPersuasive CommunicationManagement SkillsWriting SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaborative WorkOral CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Admitted to practice in California

At least 3 years of experience in labor and employment law

Strong litigation background and experience with advice and counseling

Experience in the defense of class, collective, and representative actions

Strong analytical and writing skills

Attention to detail

Good business judgment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Research and problem-solving skills

Conceptual thinking

Ability to influence others

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required

Foster positive work relationships

Comply with all firm policies and practices

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

DLA Piper

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DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.

Founded in 2005

London, England, GBR

5001-10000 employees

https://www.dlapiper.com/

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