Location: Orange County, California
Our client, a prestigious law firm recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Litigation Partner to join their Orange County office in Newport Beach. This role offers an exciting opportunity to handle all aspects of individual, class, and collective wage-and-hour actions with no portable book of business required. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and eager to take on significant responsibilities while contributing to the firm's long-term succession plan.
Candidate Profile:
JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
Active California Bar Admission, in good standing.
9+ years of significant experience handling all aspects of wage & hour litigation, including individual, class, and collective actions.
Strong litigation and case management skills, with the ability to handle complex legal matters independently.
Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent clients in complex labor and employment litigation matters, with a focus on wage & hour disputes.
Manage cases from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing for trial.
Provide strategic counsel to clients on labor and employment compliance and risk mitigation.
Work closely with clients to develop innovative legal strategies and solutions.
Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to take on significant client responsibility and play a key role in a prominent law firm’s long-term growth. The firm is known for its low turnover, as well as the collegial and collaborative culture they cultivate. Attorneys enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule that enables a comfortable work-life balance. In addition to a salary range of $150,000-$250,000, the firm provides multiple annual bonus opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid parental leave.
***Please note, for this partner position, there is no portable book of business required***
Application Requirements:Interested candidates should submit a resume, transcript, writing sample, and cover letter including salary expectations.