Fox Rothschild - Labor & Employment Counsel

Company: Black Lawyers
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Company IntroWith bold growth in recent years, Fox Rothschild brings together 1,000 attorneys coast to coast. We offer the reach and resources of a national law firm combined with the personal touch and connections of a boutique firm. We are invested in ensuring our associates receive enriching experiences and collaborative opportunities that will propel them forward in their career development.Job Description/DutiesDescription: Fox Rothschild has an opening in the San Francisco or Los Angeles office for a Counsel in our Labor & Employment Department. The ideal candidate will have eight to twelve years of relevant experience.Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience in defending against single plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, reasonable accommodation.
• Experience with PAGA matters.
• Experience with class actions.
• Ability to work cases from start to finish, independently.
• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions including taking plaintiffs' depositions and defending depositions of corporate witnesses.
• Experience in employment counseling on federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Smaller portable book would be ideal; but, not required.Work Environment & Physical DemandsThis job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.Physical Requirements:Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.Visual Acuity:Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Compensation & Benefits:The salary range for this position applies to California. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $265,000 - $280,000.For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: .DISCLAIMER:Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disabilityJob CriteriaQualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Experience in defending against single plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, reasonable accommodation.
• Experience with PAGA matters.
• Experience with class actions.
• Ability to work cases from start to finish, independently.
• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions including taking plaintiffs' depositions and defending depositions of corporate witnesses.
• Experience in employment counseling on federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Smaller portable book would be ideal; but, not required.Salary Range/Hourly Rate: $265,000 - $280,000Other Benefits and Perks: For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: .
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