Plaintiff Employment Litigation - Counsel (7+ yrs Exp)

Plaintiff Role - Hybrid Schedule - Established Workflow

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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of legal needs. Our attorneys handle matters that are often personal, complex, and high-stakes, and we approach that work with a practical, client-focused mindset. We value strong advocacy, sound judgment, and the ability to understand both the legal and human side of each matter. Our practice includes litigation, business counseling, employment-related matters, family law, personal injury, estate planning, and other areas where clients need steady guidance and thoughtful strategy. We have built our reputation on responsive service, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to doing the work the right way.

Why join us?

We offer the kind of environment where attorneys and professional staff can do meaningful work while being supported by colleagues who take both the practice and the culture seriously. Our team is collaborative, professional, and invested in helping people grow over time. Attorneys here are encouraged to develop their skills, build strong client relationships, and take ownership of substantive work rather than getting lost in layers of bureaucracy. We value integrity, collegiality, inclusion, and practical excellence. For candidates who want a sophisticated legal practice without sacrificing a respectful and team-oriented workplace, this is a strong opportunity to build a long-term career with people who care about the quality of the work and the way we work together.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our Labor & Employment practice. This is an opportunity for a motivated attorney to step into a busy litigation-focused role with significant client responsibility and direct involvement in sophisticated employment disputes. The ideal candidate enjoys managing complex matters, building strong client relationships, and working in a fast-paced environment where initiative and sound judgment are valued.

This role offers substantial hands-on experience handling employment-related disputes through all stages of the litigation process, from initial evaluation through resolution, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and trial.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers and employees in labor and employment disputes through all stages of litigation
• Manage a substantial caseload from intake through final resolution
• Handle administrative proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and court appearances
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and related legal documents
• Conduct witness interviews, case evaluations, and factual investigations
• Perform advanced legal research and prepare strategic case analyses
• Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings
• Counsel clients regarding legal rights, obligations, risks, and litigation strategy
• Manage document review, electronic discovery, and complex discovery matters
• Work closely with legal support staff and other attorneys to advance client objectives
• Monitor developments in employment and labor law and incorporate changes into client representation
• Participate in trial preparation and courtroom proceedings

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Significant litigation experience with substantial exposure to employment-related disputes
• Strong background handling contested matters through discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters and competing deadlines
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation abilities
• Experience working directly with clients and managing client relationships
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment in high-pressure situations
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to balance independent work with collaborative teamwork

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Approximately 5+ years of litigation experience
• Multiple years of dedicated labor and employment litigation experience
• Strong proficiency with legal research platforms and litigation technology
• Experience managing complex discovery matters, including electronically stored information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and productivity expectations
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and client service

Preferred Experience

• Employment class action litigation
• Wage and hour matters
• Whistleblower and retaliation claims
• Trial experience
• Experience supervising junior attorneys, law clerks, or support staff
• Additional bar admissions
• Spanish language proficiency
• Business development experience or existing professional network

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