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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · 1 day ago

In-House Employment Attorney

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$175K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

unitedfirm is a growing law firm dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. They are seeking an Employment Attorney responsible for managing all employment-related legal matters, including litigation, and advising the HR team and management on labor and employment law issues.

ConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Develop strategy and actively manage litigation and claims portfolio from inception to conclusion, including the development and execution of effective litigation management (including discovery) and settlement strategies, budget and outside counsel management, and the negotiation and resolution of pre-litigation disputes

Strategically manage and oversee outside counsel representing the firm in litigation matters and formal proceedings, and advise management on legal matters to guard the organization against legal liability

Represent and defend the firm as necessary in front of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and enforcement authorities

Advise and provide counsel on labor and employment-related matters ,which may include, but are not limited to, wage and hour law, human resources, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and other state agency claims, employee relations, employment agreements, policy-related issues, FMLA and other states/local leave matters, employment-related litigation, internal employee investigations, and arbitrations

Provide advice to management and the Human Resources team on a wide variety of HR and employment practices matters

Counsel management and the Human Resources team on new or pending federal and state legislation, laws, rules and regulations, industry developments, and trends that affect the company and its operations

Provide training on key employment law issues

Research, develop and implement employment law-related compliance procedures and best practices

Provide preventive advice and counseling on a broad array of workplace issues

Lead educational and policy efforts to educate and assist employees regarding employment best practices

Qualification

Labor & Employment lawLitigation ExperienceJD degreeCalifornia Code of Civil ProcedureLegal writing skillsLegal research skillsFederal lawAdvising HR teamEmployee relations

Required

Must have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of substantive labor and employment experience (including Litigation Experience) preferably as an In-House Employment Law Attorney or Employment Defense Attorney

Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school and be barred in the state of California with good standing

Experience in handling labor and employment matters before federal, state courts, and administrative agencies

Superb legal writing and research skills

Knowledge and expertise in Labor & Employment law

Knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the California Rules of Court is an essential qualification; federal law experience is a plus