About this role
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle a caseload of employer-side workplace disputes from intake through resolution, partnering closely with senior attorneys and clients. The position offers meaningful courtroom and arbitration exposure and a clear path to greater responsibility.
What you'll do
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Manage active workplace defense cases day to day, from individual claims to representative and class actions.
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Drive the discovery process, including drafting and arguing motions and handling depositions for both sides of the table.
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Build courtroom and arbitration skills, with chances to support at hearings and trials and step into larger roles over time.
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Counsel employers on complex questions of workplace law.
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Collaborate with partners and clients to shape case strategy from start to finish.
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Requirements
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What we're looking for
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Roughly 3 to 7 years of litigation experience after bar admission, focused on California workplace law.
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Defense-side experience only; candidates with plaintiff-side employment experience are not a fit.
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Active membership in the California Bar.
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Practical experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions and case management.
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Experience with wage-and-hour representative actions and class action litigation.
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Strong legal research and writing skills.
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A collaborative, team-oriented approach and a clear commitment to building a career in this practice area.
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Bonus points
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Work experience outside of law before attending law school.
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Judicial clerkship experience.
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Benefits
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Compensation and benefits
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Base salary: USD 150,000 to 215,000 per year
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Equity
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Location and work model
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Los Angeles and Irvine, California, United States
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Hybrid: at least 3 days per week in the office for the Irvine location; the Los Angeles location is more flexible
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Full-time