Our client is seeking a California-admitted employment lawyer to handle a diverse mix of employment litigation and counseling in Raleigh. The work spans class and single-plaintiff disputes, client advice, and practical support on policies, agreements, and workforce decisions.
The Work
- Manage litigation work in class action and single-plaintiff employment matters, including research, drafting, case development, and other litigation-related tasks.
- Defend claims involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, employee misclassification, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.
- Work on class and collective actions and PAGA claims, including matters proceeding in state and federal courts and before employment agencies.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to a broad range of clients on California and federal employment issues.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination, and severance agreements, and advise on reductions in force.
- Counsel clients 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 wage-and-hour laws, the California Labor Code, and discrimination laws.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Experience practicing before state and federal courts and employment agencies; trial experience is sought.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with careful attention to detail.
- Clear verbal communication, sound professional and business judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Why Consider It
Build a practice that combines employment litigation with direct, day-to-day client counseling and exposure to a wide range of workplace disputes and workforce issues.
The work includes class, collective, PAGA, and individual matters as well as agreements, policies, compensation, and leave advice.
The stated hiring range is $235,000-$365,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The described package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), and a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
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.