Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment and Litigation

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and support, under supervision of senior litigation counsel, a portion of the company’s employment-related claims in across 22 states including wage and hour, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Aid in responding to administrative agency charges (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner)
• Draft pre-litigation position statements and settlement agreements
• Engage in pre-litigation negotiations and mediations with opposing counsel
• Partner with HR and other internal stakeholders on pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation

Risk Mitigation & Advisory

• Provide practical legal advice to HR and business teams on employee relations matters as well as employment practices and policies, such as escalated background checks and employee discipline
• Assist team supervisors in providing training to business leaders as needed

Outside Counsel & Operations

• Cook with outside counsel on employment litigation matters, including managing deadlines, strategy alignment, and budgets
• Support document preservation, litigation holds, and e-discovery processes
• Maintain organized case files and assist with reporting and tracking of claims through LegalTracker

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in a state bar within the United States
• Experience handling employment claims
• Strong familiarity with federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FEHA, wage and hour law)
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with heavy utilization of LegalTracker
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter
• Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
• Collaborative and cross-functional mindset
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong ability for prioritization of multiple competing matters
• Effective communication
• 2+ years of experience

Benefits

At PACS, we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle. Our Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.
• Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.
• Retail Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.
• Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.