Butler Recruitment Group · 2 months ago
Labor & Employment Counsel (Attorney)
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$270K/yr - $290K/yr
9+ years expButler Recruitment Group is a prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm seeking a talented Counsel Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in Los Angeles. The role involves handling sophisticated employment litigation and advisory matters for a diverse client base, requiring a seasoned practitioner with substantial experience in labor and employment law.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Defend employers in single-plaintiff employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes
Handle PAGA and employment-related class actions
Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and negotiation
Advise clients regarding compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop proactive workforce and litigation strategies
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
9-12 years of substantive labor & employment experience
Experience defending single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and reasonable accommodation claims
Experience handling Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions and employment class actions
High proficiency in drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery
High proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive and discovery motions
Experience taking and defending depositions, including plaintiff depositions and defense of corporate witnesses
Experience advising clients on federal and California employment laws and regulations
Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters from initial assessment through resolution
Soft Skills: Strong research, writing, analytical, communication, case management, and client-relationship skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred
A modest portable book of business is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Eligibility for bonuses
Comprehensive Be
Company
Butler Recruitment Group
Butler Recruitment Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent for clients across the Construction, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, and a wide range of other industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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