At ChrisMatthew Group, we support a diverse group of companies under one umbrella, providing top-tier legal and compliance services that protect and empower employers. We’re seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join our in-house legal team. If you’re driven, strategic, and ready to make a difference across a wide range of industries, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney who thrives in civil litigation and has the ability to lead their own caseload. The position is 80% litigation and 20% general counsel compliance, with exposure to single-plaintiff cases, PAGA claims, and class action defense. You’ll act as both a strategic legal partner and an active litigator, handling matters from intake to resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Consult with business units to prevent, navigate, and resolve complex employment law issues.
Manage and lead employment litigation matters including single-plaintiff, PAGA, and class action cases.
Conduct legal research and communicate risk and resolution strategies clearly to clients.
Draft, review, and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and motions.
Represent clients in depositions, mediations, and court proceedings.
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel while protecting business interests.
Advise on compliance matters such as wage and hour, leave laws, and workplace investigations.
Collaborate with internal departments and provide training or policy guidance when needed.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in California and in good standing.
4+ years of civil litigation experience, with an emphasis on employment law (defense-side preferred).
Experience with PAGA, class action, and single-plaintiff defense required.
Demonstrated ability to develop case strategies and handle matters independently.
Organized, punctual, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Spanish-speaking is a plus, but not required.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Downey, CA
Industry
Telecommunications Services
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1876
Website
http://www.att.com/
About Company
AT&T is bringing it all together - helping people mobilize their worlds - with advanced mobile services, next-generation TV and high-speed Internet services, and smart solutions for businesses.
For more than a century, we have consistently provided innovative, reliable, high-quality products and services. Our mission is to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else. We're creating new solutions for consumers and businesses to help them mobilize their communications and entertainment.
AT&T has more than 120 million wireless customers who have the nation's strongest LTE signal* and the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network** at their fingertips. Our voice and data network covers more than 99 percent of all Americans, so our customers can stay connected from virtually anywhere - whether they're driving home from work, or driving across the country.
Even if our customers decide to travel abroad, we have them covered. AT&T has the best worldwide coverage of any U.S. carrier, with voice services in more than 225 countries and territories, data roaming in more than 210 countries and territories, and 3G in more than 170 countries and territories. We also plan to expand into Latin America with our acquisition of Iusacell - Mexico's leading wireless company.
Skills
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