Our client is a mid-size law firm based in New York City with a large and sophisticated team of attorneys and professionals. Their clients look to them to bring a high degree of quality and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively. The Firm is seeking a motivated L&E Partner to join our dynamic Employment practice group in our Long Beach CA office. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10+ years of employment law experience. Join our team of exceptional employment law professionals who are passionate about their work and deliver exceptional legal services.

Responsibilities:

· Appear at Court hearings for, among other things, trials, motions, status conferences, etc.

· Communicate with clients and coordinate with staff on various issues.

· Supervise staff to ensure filings are completed, follow-ups with clients are completed regarding the signing of settlement agreements and declarations, and client updates are timely performed, among other things.

· Provide recommendations on settlement negotiations.

· Engage in client meetings, ensuring effective communication

· Skillfully handle discovery by propounding and responding to inquiries

· Take and defend depositions confidently and adeptly

· Conduct thorough case-related investigations

· Advise and counsel clients on day-to-day employment issues.

· Assist with trial preparation

· Prepare policies, employment contracts, etc.

· Supervise the work of associates

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Minimum 10 years of experience handling labor & employment law cases.

· Experience handling depositions, pretrial motions, and litigation work from inception to settlement/verdict.

Experience drafting various pleadings and complex motions including but not limited to summary judgment motions, class-wide settlement agreements, and various other litigation documents.

· Experience with Wage and Hour Law, Harassment, Discrimination, Class Actions and general CA Labor Law.

· Experience advising and counseling clients on California labor laws.

· Litigation experience including California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)

· Able to work independently as well as a team player.

· Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

· Excellent listening, written, and oral communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

· Attention to detail and analytical skills.