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​​Legal.io is seeking an employment litigator to support the in-house legal department of one of its clients. We seek a senior employment litigator, reporting to the global employment counsel, with top credentials to support and act as the point person on a small number of employment litigation cases.  

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and act as the point person for a small number of employment litigation cases
• Draft and/or review pre-litigation and litigation documents, including correspondence with opposing counsel, pleadings and mediation/arbitration statements
• Manage outside counsel handling both employment and non-employment litigation, directing litigation strategy, and reviewing pleadings and other documents
• Advise and counsel on day-to-day employment issues issues as well as strategic initiatives

Who You Are:

• A senior employment litigator with top credentials
• Experience handling employment litigation cases from beginning to end - deposition, drafting pleading, summary judgement
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects under deadline pressure.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the California bar
• 10+ years of directly related legal experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong academic background
• Experience in employment legal issues in an in-house setting

Role Details:

• Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
• Schedule: 40 hours / week
• Location: Remote
• Initial Contract duration 4 months with potential to renew

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