Our client is seeking an employment attorney for a Washington, DC-listed position focused on California workplace law. The practice brings together defense of class, collective, and individual employment matters with hands-on counseling on the policies and decisions that affect employers day to day.
The Work
- Manage litigation tasks in class-action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including legal research, drafting, and litigation management.
- Help defend claims involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, and worker misclassification.
- Work on PAGA matters and disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.
- Provide day-to-day employment advice and counsel to a wide range of clients on workplace issues and compliance considerations.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination, and severance 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 in California.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including the California Labor Code, wage-and-hour laws, and discrimination laws.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Experience practicing before state and federal courts and agencies; trial experience is also identified for the role.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, with sound professional judgment and attention to detail.
Why Consider It
This position offers a mix of employment litigation and practical counseling, with work spanning class, collective, and single-plaintiff cases as well as agreements, workforce changes, compensation, policies, and leave practices.
The role is listed in Washington, DC, requires California bar admission, and is described as hybrid, with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated hiring range is $235,000–$365,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications; the benefits package includes 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.