Labor & Employment Attorney

Labor & Employment Attorney

Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA
Direct Hire / Permanent Placement

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Labor & Employment Attorney on behalf of a valued client partner, a respected law firm based in Los Angeles. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Labor & Employment Attorney opportunity.

We are seeking a defense-side employment attorney with strong litigation capability, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment. This role is ideal for a polished attorney who can balance litigation execution, client advisory work, and strategic case management.

Candidates with unstable or frequently changing employment history will not be considered. We are prioritizing attorneys with strong tenure, progressive responsibility, and demonstrated performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employer-side clients in labor and employment litigation, administrative matters, and advisory engagements
• Handle matters from intake through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediation, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Conduct advanced legal research and draft persuasive motions, memoranda, briefs, and case strategy documents
• Advise clients on employment compliance, workplace risk management, policy interpretation, wage and hour matters, and employee relations issues
• Manage deadlines, court filings, discovery calendars, and litigation strategy across multiple active matters
• Prepare witnesses, coordinate experts, and support trial teams when matters proceed toward hearing or trial
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal legal teams
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys while also handling matters independently

Required Qualifications (Highly Important)

• Minimum 5+ years of labor and employment law experience with employer-side / defense representation
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Strong litigation experience including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters efficiently under deadlines
• Strong client communication skills and professional judgment
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while contributing to a collaborative team
• Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)

• Public entity labor and employment law experience
• Trial or arbitration hearing experience
• Wage & hour class action or PAGA defense exposure
• Experience advising employers on workplace investigations, leaves, accommodations, and compliance matters
• Strong billable history meeting or exceeding productivity expectations
• Prior experience in respected regional, boutique, or midsize defense firms
• Ability to supervise junior attorneys or paralegals on active matters

HireNow Disqualifiers

• No active California Bar license
• Plaintiff-side only background without transferable defense-side experience
• Limited litigation drafting or case management experience
• Inability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced practice
• Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:

5+ years of labor & employment defense experience
Active California Bar membership in good standing
Strong litigation writing, research, and motion practice skills
Experience managing cases from inception through resolution
Professional client-facing communication and advisory capability
Able to meet billable expectations in a structured firm environment
Team-oriented but capable of independent ownership
Stable resume with clear career advancement
Able to work hybrid in Los Angeles, CA

Standout Candidates Include:

Attorneys with public entity employment law experience
Counsel with trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing exposure
Lawyers with wage & hour / PAGA defense experience
Attorneys known for strong client retention and practical counseling skills

HireNow Package

• Base Salary: $170,000 – $225,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonuses: Mandatory and discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
• Billable Requirement: 1,900 annual hours
• Benefits: Multiple medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan options
• Work Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles, CA
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.

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