Employment Partner

The Los Angeles office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an Employment Partner to join their Labor & Employment practice group.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney with a strong background in labor and employment defense litigation to step into a leadership role within a nationally recognized firm. The ideal candidate will bring strategic litigation experience, strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, and a commitment to exceptional client service. Portable business will be considered but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution
• Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment
• Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters, including:
• Wage and hour disputes
• Single-plaintiff and class/collective actions
• Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims
• Conduct and oversee appearances in both Federal and State courts
• Represent clients in investigations and proceedings before the:
• U.S. Department of Labor
• EEOC
• State and local human rights agencies
• Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice to clients on employment-related matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the practice group

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience
• Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management experience
• Strong litigation, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts
• Admission to practice in California required
• Portable business is welcomed but not required

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters with a nationally respected team
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and supportSignificant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement
• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunitiesMeaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience

Base Salary Range: $200k -$300k

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate's experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.