McGuireWoods LLP
Labor & Employment Mid/Senior Associate
McGuireWoods LLP, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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McGuireWoods LLP . Job Description The Los Angeles - Century City office of McGuireWoods seeks a Mid-Sr. Associate to join its Labor & Employment Department. Candidates for Counsel positions are also welcome to apply. With nearly 60 lawyers in the United States and Europe, our labor and employment team handles upwards of 4,000 employment-related matters each year. McGuireWoods’ clients include local, national and multinational employers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. We cross borders, practices and industries in the United States and around the world, collaborating with colleagues and managing resources to deliver the highest value to clients. We offer our employer clients top-notch defense in single-plaintiff, class, and representative actions involving federal and state claims of discrimination, harassment, trade secret misappropriation, and wage and hour violations, among others. In addition, we counsel employers in every aspect of the employer/employee relationship, including federal, state and international law compliance; traditional labor issues; internal investigations; and executive compensation. Recognition by
Chambers USA
in recent years for our labor and employment regional practices plus nearly a dozen rankings for individual attorneys. McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do business, informing how we recruit, retain and promote lawyers and staff to serve clients. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data. Salary:
$380,000+ Job Requirements Qualified candidates will have 6+ years of relevant California L&E experience in a top 100 law firm setting working on defense of wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions (FLSA collective action experience is a plus), including handling discovery, witness interviews and class certification issues, with partner and/or senior attorney oversight. Experience in California defending single-plaintiff employment cases with partner and/or senior attorney oversight, including taking and defending depositions, preparing and responding to discovery, and drafting dispositive motions in state and federal court (and in arbitration). Experience representing clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, on EEOC/CRD charges and in responses to demand letters. Strong academic background and demonstrate top-notch legal research, analysis and writing abilities, including fluent working knowledge, and understanding of California state and federal court procedural and evidence rules. Although not required, experience advising clients on California labor and employment issues is preferred. Please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams. Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills. California Bar is required.
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Labor & Employment Mid/Senior Associate
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McGuireWoods LLP . 2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Join to apply for the
Labor & Employment Mid/Senior Associate
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McGuireWoods LLP . Job Description The Los Angeles - Century City office of McGuireWoods seeks a Mid-Sr. Associate to join its Labor & Employment Department. Candidates for Counsel positions are also welcome to apply. With nearly 60 lawyers in the United States and Europe, our labor and employment team handles upwards of 4,000 employment-related matters each year. McGuireWoods’ clients include local, national and multinational employers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. We cross borders, practices and industries in the United States and around the world, collaborating with colleagues and managing resources to deliver the highest value to clients. We offer our employer clients top-notch defense in single-plaintiff, class, and representative actions involving federal and state claims of discrimination, harassment, trade secret misappropriation, and wage and hour violations, among others. In addition, we counsel employers in every aspect of the employer/employee relationship, including federal, state and international law compliance; traditional labor issues; internal investigations; and executive compensation. Recognition by
Chambers USA
in recent years for our labor and employment regional practices plus nearly a dozen rankings for individual attorneys. McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do business, informing how we recruit, retain and promote lawyers and staff to serve clients. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data. Salary:
$380,000+ Job Requirements Qualified candidates will have 6+ years of relevant California L&E experience in a top 100 law firm setting working on defense of wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions (FLSA collective action experience is a plus), including handling discovery, witness interviews and class certification issues, with partner and/or senior attorney oversight. Experience in California defending single-plaintiff employment cases with partner and/or senior attorney oversight, including taking and defending depositions, preparing and responding to discovery, and drafting dispositive motions in state and federal court (and in arbitration). Experience representing clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, on EEOC/CRD charges and in responses to demand letters. Strong academic background and demonstrate top-notch legal research, analysis and writing abilities, including fluent working knowledge, and understanding of California state and federal court procedural and evidence rules. Although not required, experience advising clients on California labor and employment issues is preferred. Please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams. Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills. California Bar is required.
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