The Los Angeles office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an Employment Partner to join their Labor & Employment practice group. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney with a strong background in labor and employment defense litigation to step into a leadership role within a nationally recognized firm. The ideal candidate will bring strategic litigation experience, strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, and a commitment to exceptional client service. Portable business will be considered but is not required. Responsibilities • Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution • Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment • Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters, including: • Wage and hour disputes • Single-plaintiff and class/collective actions • Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims • Conduct and oversee appearances in both Federal and State courts • Represent clients in investigations and proceedings before the: • U.S. Department of Labor • EEOC • State and local human rights agencies • Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice to clients on employment-related matters • Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the practice group Qualifications • Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience • Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions • Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management experience • Strong litigation, analytical, and communication skills • Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts • Admission to practice in California required • Portable business is welcomed but not required Why Join Kaufman Dolowich? • Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters with a nationally respected team • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and supportSignificant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement • Unlimited PTO for Attorneys • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package • Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunitiesMeaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience Base Salary Range: $200k -$300k Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.