Employment Associate Attorney; Hybrid

Employment Law Attorney –Remote

Location: Remote within California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3+ years

Position Overview

Zelms Erlich Lenkov LLP is seeking a California-licensed employment law attorney to join its growing Labor and Employment practice.

The ideal candidate will have experience representing employers in California employment litigation, including PAGA and class action matters, and advising clients on workplace and personnel issues. This position is fully remote and does not have an in-office requirement.

The attorney will manage employment matters from inception through resolution while working closely with the firm’s partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Represent employers in PAGA, wage-and-hour and employment class action matters
• Handle claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear written analysis
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court hearings, mediations and other appearances
• Handle matters before state and federal employment agencies
• Advise employers on personnel decisions, accommodations, disciplinary actions, terminations and workplace policies
• Assist with employment agreements, severance agreements, employee handbooks and workplace policies
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel and the courts
• Maintain timely and accurate billing entries

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California
• At least three years of legal experience
• Experience representing employers in California employment litigation
• PAGA and employment class action experience
• Strong knowledge of California employment law
• Strong legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters independently
• Strong judgment, professionalism and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fully remote environment

About Zelms Erlich Lenkov LLP

Zelms Erlich Lenkov LLP is a dynamic and growing law firm with attorneys practicing across multiple states. The firm represents businesses, major corporations and individuals across a wide range of legal matters.

As a women- and minority-owned law firm, ZEL values collaboration, diversity and the varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of its attorneys.

Benefits

• Fully remote position
• Firm-sponsored health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Firm-paid CLE
• Bonus opportunities