The Los Angeles office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the "Best Companies to Work For" among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking an Employment Litigation Partner. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of defense litigation experience in Labor & Employment in addition to management and supervisory skills. Portable business will be considered but is not required.
The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide. KD has a strong infrastructure, excellent support staff, and a unique and collegial culture that results in a strong track record of integrating lateral attorneys.
Hybrid or Remote work option. Location is flexible. If admitted in CA, attorneys can work out of any state where we have a firm office.
Qualifications
Minimum of 8+ years of handling all aspects of employment litigation experience, including wage and hour matters, class actions and PAGA.
Experience in supervision and management of multiple attorneys.
Strong leadership skills.
Handled investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, the California Department of Industrial Relations, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, EEOC and other state and local human rights agencies.
Appearances in Federal and State courts related to employment litigation.
JD from an ABA accredited law school.
Admitted to practice in California.
The total annual compensation range for this position is $200,000-$300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
As part of our ongoing effort to actively recruit and advance lawyers of diverse backgrounds, Kaufman Dolowich participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and is a five-time recognized law firm. The process measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring and significant leadership roles. Kaufman Dolowich strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.