Employment Litigation Counsel

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Employment Litigation Counsel
The candidate will represent and defend firm in all aspects of employment-related litigation matters. Responsibilities: will be responsible for handling primarily single plaintiff employment disputes and related litigation matters, including day-to-day aspects of employment litigation matters with the assistance of a paralegal. Represent and defend Tesla in all aspects of employment-related litigation matters, including: Title VII and similar laws; affirmative action; disability access and accommodation; employee benefits; harassment and discrimination; unfair labor practice charges; wage and hour claims; wrongful terminations; and reductions in force. Engage in factual investigation, analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, legal research, independently develop, recommend and present defense strategies on a wide range of lawsuits and disputes. Respond to complaints and other pleadings, draft and file motions to compel arbitration in California state and federal courts, propound and respond to discovery requests, prepare and file motions, appear in court, and represent Tesla at hearings, mediations and arbitrations. Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial. Negotiate for the dismissal or resolution of cases at all stages in the litigation process. Respond to attorney demand letters and agency matters, including government-initiated inquiries and audits. Maintain knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations and trends related to California employment and labor laws. Report out to colleagues on proactive approaches to mitigating legal risk gleaned from litigation matters and facilitate Tesla’s ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FEHA, OFCCP, etc.). Lead in management of outside counsel handling employment litigation.

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