Description
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking an associate with three to four years of employment defense experience to join our nationally prominent, Chambers‐ and Legal 500‐ranked Employment and Labor practice.
We are looking for candidates who are excited about taking on more responsibility. Ideally, candidates will have experience in a wide variety of employment matters, including litigation defense of wage and hour class actions, discrimination and retaliation matters; drafting motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions; and advising clients on company policies and procedures and on key legal risks involving client employment practices. Experience drafting employment agreements and developing and implementing training programs and auditing programs for employers is a plus. Excellent legal writing and research skills are required.
Employment works collaboratively across offices and industry sectors. It provides services for both large and small corporations in a variety of industries, including entertainment, health care, financial services, retail and manufacturing. Our Employment group represents clients in a wide array of legal issues, including litigation defense of complex wage and hour class actions, discrimination and wrongful termination cases, tort and contract actions, workplace security‐related litigation, and lawsuits containing trade secret and unfair trade practice claims.
In addition, our attorneys regularly advise on a wide range of transactional matters, including employee handbooks, policies, procedures, agreements, training and counseling. Our attorneys provide crisis management services and conduct investigations. They also regularly conduct webinars and seminars, participate in speaking engagements, produce a weekly newsletter, and serve as media sources for cutting-edge developments in employment law.
Requirements
- Three to four years of solid employment experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
- Excellent legal research and analytical skills
- Effective and efficient problem‐solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
- California bar membership in good standing
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organization’s continued progression. We believe a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. In collaboration with Firm leadership, our Diversity and Inclusion department drives the Firm’s efforts, engaging our legal, consulting, business, and administrative professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; entertainment; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate. For more information, visit www.manatt.com.
Join Us
If you want to join a future-thinking, entrepreneurially-minded team of passionate and driven professionals, we strongly encourage you to apply. All candidates must apply through our online application portal (apply here). Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).
EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled
Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
Salary
The base annual pay range for this role is between $250,000-$295,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.
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