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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

Represents clients in immigration and criminal cases

In-House Employment Attorney

Full-Time
$175k - $225k/yr
Senior, Expert
JD
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 to 10 years of substantive labor and employment experience, including litigation experience; experience as an in-house employment law attorney or employment defense attorney is preferred.
  • A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to the California bar in good standing.
  • Experience handling labor and employment matters before federal and state courts and administrative agencies.
  • Legal writing and research skills.
  • Knowledge and expertise in labor and employment law.
  • Knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the California Rules of Court.
Responsibilities
  • Develop strategy and actively manage the litigation and claims portfolio from inception to conclusion, including litigation management, discovery, settlement strategies, budgets, outside counsel, and negotiation and resolution of pre-litigation disputes.
  • Manage and oversee outside counsel representing the firm in litigation and formal proceedings, and advise management on legal matters to guard the organization against legal liability.
  • Represent and defend the firm before applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and enforcement authorities as necessary.
  • Advise and counsel on labor and employment matters, including wage and hour law, human resources, workers’ compensation, unemployment, state agency claims, employee relations, employment agreements, policy-related issues, FMLA and other state and local leave matters, employment-related litigation, internal employee investigations, and arbitrations.
  • Provide advice to management and the Human Resources team on HR and employment practices matters.
  • Counsel management and the Human Resources team on new or pending federal and state legislation, laws, rules, regulations, industry developments, and trends affecting the company and its operations.
  • Provide training on key employment law issues.
  • Research, develop, and implement employment law-related compliance procedures and best practices.
  • Provide preventive advice and counseling on workplace issues.
  • Lead educational and policy efforts to educate and assist employees regarding employment best practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience as an in-house employment law attorney or employment defense attorney is preferred.
  • Federal law experience is a plus.

About the company

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora represents individuals and families in immigration and criminal-defense matters. Its attorneys advise clients, prepare legal filings and appear in court, supported by legal assistants and administrative teams that coordinate documents, appointments and client communications. The practice serves clients through offices in multiple U.S. cities, combining local court experience with collaboration among attorneys across the firm. Its work includes immigration proceedings, criminal cases and legal issues that require coordination between those two practice areas. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and previously operated as The Matian Firm.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Koreatown, CA

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Administrative staff have health benefits: United's Austin assistant posting lists medical, dental and vision insurance plus a retirement plan.
  • Parking costs are covered in one attorney role: United's Los Angeles entry-level criminal-defense opening advertises paid parking.
  • Applicants awaiting admission are considered: United's entry-level attorney posting explicitly welcomes law graduates awaiting bar admission.

What critics are saying

  • Office support includes weekend requirements: United's administrative assistant application asks candidates about availability for weekend work.
  • Specialist litigation needs prior case experience: United's post-conviction opening asks for criminal-defense or immigration-law experience.
  • Some matters go to a separate firm: United assigns accident and workers' compensation cases to Windsor Troy Law.

What makes The United Firm | La Liga Defensora unique

  • Post-conviction work bridges practices: United's crimmigration team handles motions to vacate, expungements and matters involving criminal and immigration law.
  • Initial case review is free: United's website offers a free case review before clients pursue representation.
  • Community support has a named program: United lists its Immigrant Support Fund with Bet Tzedek among its supported initiatives.

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