Direct Counsel is seeking an attorney to join a top firm in its growing national management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice located in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging and impactful wage and hour litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of wage and hour litigation, including defending complex wage-and-hour litigation matters.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses, review electronically stored documents, and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare oppositions to class certification motions and defend depositions.
• Interact with clients and opposing counsel, and attend certain court appearances.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of relevant wage and hour litigation experience.
• Knowledge of employment law, specifically wage-and-hour law.
• Experience defending complex wage-and-hour litigation matters is required.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California is mandatory.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to handle all aspects of litigation independently.

Salary and Benefits:

The expected salary range for this position is $205,000 - $290,000. Salary offers are based on various factors including skills, training, experience, education, licensure or certification, and market conditions. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for a discretionary bonus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $205,000.00 - $290,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person