In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Experience with labor and employment law, particularly the California Labor Code.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Significant litigation experience is highly desirable, with a preference for candidates who have served as first or second chair in trials or evidentiary hearings in both civil and administrative forums.
• Experience in labor law or related enforcement efforts, including investigating violations, developing cases, pursuing remedies through litigation, settlement, or administrative proceedings.
• Proven ability to manage all phases of litigation, including developing case strategy, conducting discovery, handling motion practice, examining witnesses, and overall trial advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions, presenting evidence in administrative or court proceedings, and handling labor or employment related disputes.
• Experience with mediation, settlement negotiations, or other dispute resolution process in the labor or employment context.
• Supervisory or comparable leadership experience, including the ability to mentor or guide legal staff.
• Experience in and mediating or adjudicating disputes is a plus, including serving as a mediator, ALJ, hearing officer, or judicial law clerk.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to independently organize and manage work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial team and office environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to work effectively with all levels of staff.
• Commitment to LCO’s mission, vision and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft applications.
