CDF Labor Law LLP · 2 months ago
LA Senior Counsel
CDF Labor Law LLP is a leading employment and labor law firm in California, seeking a Senior Counsel with extensive experience in employment litigation. The role involves managing complex litigation matters, collaborating with partners, and directing defense efforts for a diverse client base.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Collaborating and making strategic decisions in consultation with the relationship partners
Executing on those strategic decisions
Managing single plaintiff and complex class action/collective action matters
Directing defense discovery efforts
Taking and defending depositions (including the plaintiff's deposition)
Identifying and working with expert witnesses
Drafting motions (including but not limited to dispositive motions)
Making court appearances
Engaging in direct settlement negotiations and during settlement conferences and mediation
Preparing cases for trial and arbitration
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8+ years of experience in labor and employment law litigation in California
Successful candidates will be highly motivated, possess excellent writing, analytical and people skills, value a collaborative team environment, and will be prepared to work independently and assume significant responsibilities
Qualified candidates must be able to independently manage significant litigation matters, including complex class action/PAGA matters, through all phases of litigation, including opposing class certification, dispositive motions, working with experts, and trial management discovery/motion practice
Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of California
During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice
Preferred
Class action experience preferable
Bilingual abilities are a plus
Benefits
Options available to work in the office, fully remote, or hybrid
Competitive pay and incentives
Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending
Firm-paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and LTD
401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave program
Business casual dress for in-office days
Annual holiday event, firm perks and more!