Employment Attorney at Cingular HR
Job Description
Job Description
About Us
At ChrisMatthew Group, we support a diverse portfolio of businesses with HR, legal, and compliance solutions designed to protect our people and operations. We are seeking an Entry-Level Attorney with 12 years of experience in employment law to join our Legal team. This is a unique opportunity to gain deep hands-on experience in a fast-paced, employer-side practice that spans multiple industries and companies under one organizational umbrella.
Position Summary
As a junior member of our in-house legal team, you will assist in managing and responding to employment-related claims and compliance matters, including investigations, agency responses, and general workplace legal support. Youll work closely with paralegals, HR partners, and outside counsel, and will gain exposure to real-world cases while being mentored by seasoned legal professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft legal responses to claims from EDD, DFEH/CRD, EEOC, and DLSE/Labor Board.
- Support internal investigations by preparing notes, legal summaries, and document review.
- Provide guidance to HR teams on legal best practices in performance, discipline, and terminations.
- Help oversee a high-volume caseload across multiple businesses and industries.
- Assist with discovery responses, subpoena compliance, and litigation hold procedures.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda as needed.
- Stay updated on changes to California and federal employment law.
- Collaborate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to move matters forward efficiently.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all case-related activities.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in California.
- 12 years of employment law experience (internship, firm, or in-house experience welcome).
- Familiarity with wage and hour laws, discrimination and harassment claims, and employer-side compliance.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
- Collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.
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