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Employment Law Department Head Attorney
Location: Century City, CA (Fully On-Site Initially; Hybrid Flexibility Available)
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary Strong Bonus Structure (DOE)
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
A growing and successful personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney to lead and grow its employment law department. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated attorney who is interested in taking ownership of a practice area while handling a meaningful caseload and contributing to the continued growth of the firm.
The ideal candidate is an aggressive, driven, and entrepreneurial attorney with a strong understanding of both employment law and the business operations of running a successful legal practice. The attorney will oversee department operations, manage cases from inception through resolution, and play a key role in expanding the firm’s employment law capabilities.
Candidates with either plaintiff-side or defense-side employment law experience are encouraged to apply. The firm handles a variety of employment matters, including single-plaintiff claims and potential class action matters, with a focus on cases where attorneys can make a significant impact for clients.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the firm’s employment law department and day-to-day operations
- Handle a caseload of employment law matters from intake through resolution
- Develop case strategy, manage litigation, and advocate aggressively for clients
- Evaluate potential single-plaintiff and class action employment claims
- Work collaboratively with firm leadership to grow and expand the practice area
- Manage client relationships and provide high-level legal guidance
- Contribute to business development and department growth initiatives
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar admission in good standing
- 3 years of employment law experience
- Experience in plaintiff-side or defense-side employment matters
- Strong litigation skills and case management experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an understanding of law firm operations and growth
- Highly motivated, competitive, and driven to succeed
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
This is an excellent opportunity for an employment attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, the ability to build and lead a department, and the opportunity to be rewarded for strong performance.
Apply today for immediate consideration.