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Robert Half
Plaintiff Employment Attorney
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What they do
An Employment Lawyer is a legal professional who works with all legal matters related to employees in the workplace. They are involved in ensuring that the right procedures are used for hiring, managing employee relations, handling disputes between employers and their employees.
$197,361 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing employment law firm with great, tenured attorneys and staff. This firm is located in Woodland Hills.
The ideal candidate will handle a diverse caseload, primarily focused on single plaintiff matters, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where innovation and client advocacy are at the forefront.
The ideal candidate will handle a diverse caseload, primarily focused on single plaintiff matters, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where innovation and client advocacy are at the forefront.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of 30-40 employment law matters independently, ensuring cases are handled efficiently and effectively.
- Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
- Conduct settlement negotiations and represent clients in mediations.
- Prepare for and lead depositions, including witness preparation and questioning.
- Monitor and adhere to litigation deadlines while maintaining high-quality legal work.
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses to provide updates and gather necessary information.
- Perform thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
- Supervise and guide support staff and paralegals to ensure smooth case management.
- Stay up-to-date with developments in employment law and apply insights to case strategies.