Plaintiff Employment Attorney

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing employment law firm with great, tenured attorneys and staff. This firm is located in Woodland Hills.

The ideal candidate will handle a diverse caseload, primarily focused on single plaintiff matters, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where innovation and client advocacy are at the forefront.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of 30-40 employment law matters independently, ensuring cases are handled efficiently and effectively.

• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.

• Conduct settlement negotiations and represent clients in mediations.

• Prepare for and lead depositions, including witness preparation and questioning.

• Monitor and adhere to litigation deadlines while maintaining high-quality legal work.

• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses to provide updates and gather necessary information.

• Perform thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.

• Supervise and guide support staff and paralegals to ensure smooth case management.

• Stay up-to-date with developments in employment law and apply insights to case strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation, particularly in employment law. Candidates with only two years of strong employment law experience will be considered.

• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.

• Strong skills in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.

• Excellent negotiation skills, particularly in settlement discussions.

• Experience preparing for and conducting depositions.

• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, discrimination claims, harassment cases, and wrongful termination matters.

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

• Active license to practice law in the state of California.

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