Labor & Employment Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Calabasas, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a respected boutique employment law practice where your legal judgment directly helps businesses navigate complex workplace issues.
    • Work on sophisticated employment litigation, PAGA and class action defense, workplace investigations, wage and hour matters, and day-to-day employment counseling.
    • Build on your litigation experience while gaining meaningful exposure to proactive advice and counsel work.
    • Collaborate closely with experienced employment attorneys who value practical, business-minded legal solutions.
    • Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
    • Earn performance-based bonuses, plus strong benefits including employer-supported health coverage, a 401k match, generous PTO, paid holidays, and additional insurance benefits.
    • Take on meaningful responsibility with a team that is growing and committed to high-quality client service.

    Location: Los Angeles, CA — Hybrid. Our team works in the office 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.

    Note: Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. Basic employment law knowledge is required; this is not an entry-level position and we are looking for an attorney who can contribute with limited training.

    About Us

    We are a boutique employment law practice focused on helping California businesses proactively manage workplace risk and effectively resolve employment disputes. Our team provides practical, business-oriented counsel across employment litigation, workplace investigations, compliance, PAGA and class action defense, wage and hour matters, policies, and day-to-day HR issues. We value sound judgment, strong advocacy, collaboration, and building trusted relationships with our clients. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Represent employers in employment litigation and related civil litigation matters.
    • Handle matters involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour claims, PAGA, class actions, and other employment disputes.
    • Provide day-to-day advice and counsel on employment law and workplace issues.
    • Conduct and assist with workplace investigations and advise clients on appropriate next steps.
    • Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, agreements, severance documents, and related materials.
    • Assist clients with compliance, risk management, and proactive employment law strategies.
    • Develop case strategy, manage discovery, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation activities.
    • Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
    • Collaborate with senior attorneys and contribute to a sophisticated, growing employment law practice.

    Qualifications

    • Active California Bar license in good standing.
    • 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
    • Working knowledge of California employment law.
    • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
    • Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with experienced attorneys.
    • Employment litigation, employment counseling, workplace investigations, PAGA, or class action experience is strongly preferred.
    • Strong business judgment and a practical approach to client service.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You will have the opportunity to do substantive work, work directly with clients, and grow within a specialized employment law practice rather than being limited to one narrow piece of a case. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with practical, business-oriented advice, and we value attorneys who bring initiative, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in employment law. You will also enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, supportive colleagues, opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, and a benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

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    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCalabasas, California

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
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    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
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    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Work From Homeunmatched
    • Workplace Issuesunmatched

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