Associate General Counsel

CitiStaff Solutions Inc./CitiStaff Management Group Inc., a leader in the staffing industry specializing in providing temp workers to businesses is seeking an ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL for its corporate office located in Orange, CA. This is a great opportunity to join a professional yet fun legal team and work on interesting employment law cases and corporate matters for a growing company currently doing business in CA, WA and TX. Looking for a California licensed attorney who can operate independently and work proactively with various departments across the organization.

Position Description

As a member of CitiStaff’s Legal, you will be directly engaged in litigation with a trial-focused approach in a wide range of cases, such as employment, wage and hour, class action and PAGA, Breach of Contract and regulatory actions. You will be joining a fun and fast-paced legal team working collaboratively together on challenging legal issues. You will also work to ensure the company’s legal compliance with labor laws and regulations, advising the executives, managers, and supervisors as well as other departments within the company. This AGC position reports to the company’s General Counsel and Executives.

Essential Functions

·         This position is primarily focused on handling employee lawsuits from beginning to end including fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, discovery, depositions, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation and providing legal counsel and guidance in all labor and employment areas of the company's business.

·         Provide timely legal counsel, information, advice, support, and guidance on California labor and employment matters, including all policies and procedures, to the executives, managers, and supervisory personnel.

·         Review contracts and negotiate terms.

·         Provide training to various departments in the company.

·         Perform necessary research and investigation in developing opinions, policies, and procedures in the areas of FEHA, wage and hour, safety, and workers’ compensation.

·         Assist in drafting new policies, reviewing existing policies, and revising existing policies to make sure the company is legally compliant with employment practices at all times in CA, WA, and TX.

·         Communicate with the company’s clients and their legal representatives about legal matters related to the company’s employees working at the client’s facilities.

·         Assist in the development of overall legal strategies to help effectively position the company for future employee growth and to protect the company.

Qualifications

·         JD; Member of California State Bar in good standing.

·         Must have at least 5+ years’ experience in employment litigation and class/PAGA actions. Trial experience a plus, preferably with significant experience handling trials, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and mediations

·         Strong writing and speaking skills in English. Ability to effectively write pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial documents.

·         Strong organizational skills and ability to identify prioritize and resolve issues quickly and effectively.

·         PC Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required.

·         Be down to earth, able to get along with all personnel and customers, high emotional intelligence, good sense of humor, common sense, and confidence.

·         Valid driver’s license, car, and car insurance required.

BENEFITS

·         Salary $150,000.00 to $175,000.00 depending on experience, qualifications.

·         Health insurance.

·         Life insurance.

·         Vacation/paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy - CitiStaff is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. CitiStaff’s employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities and we do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race; color; religion (includes religious beliefs, observance or practice, religious dress or grooming practices); creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or expression; transgender status; pregnancy, childbirth or related condition (including breastfeeding); marital status; national origin; citizenship; military status, veteran status; ancestry, age; physical or mental disability; medical condition (includes cancer or a record or history of cancer), genetic characteristics; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment based on any such protected basis or characteristics.