Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a leading law firm that prioritizes professional development and provides a flexible working environment. They are seeking a California Labor & Employment Staff Attorney or Counsel to join their Innovative Staffing Team, focusing on employment litigation and providing legal services in a fully-remote role.
- Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- A collegiate, 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
- Commit to being available to work 1000 or more hours per year depending on the specific casework
- An active bar license in the state in which you will reside and one in which Seyfarth maintains an office
- Skills
- 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
- 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
- A collegiate, 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
- An active bar license in the state in which you will reside and one in which Seyfarth maintains an office
- Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Annual merit increase
- Bonus pay
- Company Overview
- High stakes. High volume. High impact. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.seyfarth.com.
- Company H1B Sponsorship
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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