Take on a varied California employment practice combining litigation and hands-on employer counseling. This Chicago-listed opportunity calls for an attorney with at least two years of labor and employment experience, California bar admission, and an interest in managing disputes while helping clients address workplace issues before they escalate.
The Work
- Manage litigation work in class action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including research, drafting, case development, and related litigation tasks.
- Work on disputes involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, employee misclassification, and California PAGA claims.
- Handle matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination in state and federal courts and before agencies.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to a wide range of clients on employment practices and workplace concerns.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination, severance, and related agreements, and advise on reductions in force.
- Counsel on restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, employee policies and training, and leave practices.
What You Bring
- At least two years of labor and employment experience, including both litigation and advice and counsel work.
- Admission to practice law in California.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including the California Labor Code, wage-and-hour requirements, and discrimination laws.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Experience providing day-to-day employment advice and counseling to clients.
- Trial experience and familiarity with practice before state and federal courts and agencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
Why Consider It
Build a practice that combines contested employment matters with practical, ongoing client counseling.
The work covers a broad range of California workplace disputes and advisory issues, with responsibility for litigation tasks, agreements, and employer guidance.
The work arrangement is hybrid, with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$365,000, based on qualifications; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.