Los Angeles, CA– Labor & Employment Counsel

Join to apply for the Los Angeles, CA– Labor & Employment Counsel role at Fox Rothschild Description Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Los Angeles office for a Counsel in our Labor & Employment Department. The ideal candidate will have nine to twelve years of relevant experience. Qualifications Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Experience in defending against single‑plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and reasonable accommodation. Experience with PAGA matters. Experience with class actions. Ability to work cases from start to finish independently. Strong research, writing skills, and academic record. Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery. Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions. Experience taking and defending deposition, including taking plaintiffs’ deposition and defending deposition of corporate witnesses. Experience in employment counseling on federal and state employment laws and regulations. Smaller portable book would be ideal; not required. Work Environment & Physical Demands This job operates in a clerical, office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, telephones, printers, and copiers. Physical Requirements Sedentary work. Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time; walking and standing is often necessary. Visual Acuity Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position applies to California and reflects a variety of factors, including experience, education, licensure, and market demands. Current estimate is $270,000–$290,000. For information on Fox Rothschild’s compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com). DISCLAIMER Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis now and in the future. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at‑will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans, disability Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industries Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr