Contract Employment Attorney | Hybrid in SFV

AMG is partnering with a consumer products and entertainment company to hire a Contract Employment Attorney. This role will support the company's legal team in managing routine employment claims and litigation matters, providing day-to-day legal guidance on employment-related issues, and helping ensure continued coverage while the organization searches for a permanent hire. The company is open to attorneys with employer-side employment law experience or litigators with a strong employment law background. Position OverviewLocation: San Fernando Valley, CA (Hybrid 4:1)Compensation: $82 - $101/hour, based on experienceDuration: Contract; potential temp-to-hireHours: Full-time preferred, though part-time candidates will also be considered Position ResponsibilitiesManaging employment claims and litigation matters from inception through resolutionHandling wrongful termination, workers' compensation, discrimination, and other employment-related mattersDrafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation filingsConducting legal research and developing case strategyAdvising internal stakeholders on employment law issues and risk mitigationManaging case deadlines, court appearances, and overall matter progressionCollaborating with internal teams and outside counsel to achieve favorable outcomes Experience & Qualifications6-10 years of employment law and/or litigation experienceActive membership in the California State BarExperience handling employment-related claims on the employer sideStrong analytical, research, and writing skillsDemonstrated ability to manage matters independently in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and stakeholder relationship management skillsEmployment attorneys with litigation experience or litigators with employment law experience are encouraged to apply Next StepsApply today and we'll reach out to qualified candidates to schedule a confidential conversation. All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.