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Summary 

DLA Piper seeks a non-partnership track senior employment attorney for its Los Angeles office. 

Education 

JD 

Bar Admission 

Admitted to practice in California 

Responsibilities 

The Senior Attorney will be handling litigation management, legal research, legal drafting, and other litigation-related tasks for class action as well as single plaintiff cases, including but not limited to matters involving alleged meal and rest period violations, failure to pay wages and/or bonuses, off-the-clock work, misclassification, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. The Senior Attorney may also conduct employment due diligence and advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions; draft and negotiate employment, termination/severance, and related agreements; and advise on reductions in force.  Other advice issues include restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, employee policies/training and leave practices. 

 
Experience 

Minimum 8 years of experience in labor and employment, including litigation, transactional, and advice and counsel work. 

Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour laws, the California Labor Code, discrimination laws, and practice before state and federal court and agencies. 

Experience in the defense of class and collective actions, as well as PAGA claims, support our transactional group with respect to complex deals, and provide day to day advice and counsel to our wide range of clients. 

Job Competencies & Desired Skills 

Strong analytical and writing skills 

Attention to detail 

Good business judgment 

Excellent organizational skills 

Ability to work collaboratively and independently 

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills 

Research and problem-solving skills 

Conceptual thinking 

Ability to influence others 

Persuasive communication 

Management skills 

General & Essential Job Expectations 

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: 

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties; 

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner; 

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product; 

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required; 

Foster positive work relationships; 

Comply with all firm policies and practices; 

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed; 

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned; 

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people. 

 
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

 
Work Environment 

Hybrid with some in-office expectations. 

Some travel required.  

 
Application Process 
Please apply online if you are a direct applicant.  Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.  If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com.  Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders. 

 
Search Firms 
Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration.  If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal.  If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com. 

Pay Transparency 

The expected annual pay range for this position, if hired to work in California is $250,000 – $300,000 per year.  The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). 

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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.