California Labor & Employment Staff Attorney or Counsel - Hourly - Remote

The Opportunity

Our national Innovative Staffing Team (IST) is an elite, highly trained “swat team” of Labor and Employment lawyers who want our most flexible role: a fully-remote, hourly position that comes with the excitement of working with the best employment team in the country.

We are expanding this team - and we really need help in California! - and invite you to learn more about this unique opportunity.

Requirements

• 5+ years of increasingly responsible employment litigation experience, preferably on the management-side.
• Familiarity with and experience in federal and state court practice, as well as with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other federal, state and local government administrative agencies.
• Litigation experience, including drafting responsive pleadings, handling all aspects of the discovery process, and drafting motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• The ability to handle a practice that includes handling EEOC charges, including defending investigations, preparing position statements, defending clients in fact-finding conferences and on-site visits, representing clients in mediations and conciliations, and negotiating settlements.

Qualifications

• A collegial, cooperative approach and enjoy working with experienced lawyers sharing ideas, resources and best practices.
• A desire to work on exciting matters without the demands of a full-time, on track position.
• Strong time management skills, and a flexibility around potential work flow.

Benefits

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, including a hands-on learning experience by working side-by-side with our partners.

This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers.

Location Specific Language

• This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067
• This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017
• This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814
• This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105