Employment Attorney

Overview

This role is with a California employment law firm seeking an experienced attorney to represent employers in litigation and provide practical, business-focused employment counsel. The position includes a mix of litigation, advisory work, and direct client interaction within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Experienced candidates at the associate level and partner level are welcome.

California-based remote or hybrid arrangements are available for attorneys who can independently manage matters and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and pre-litigation disputes on behalf of employers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda; take and defend depositions; and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, as appropriate.
• Advise employers on workplace issues, including employee relations, discipline, terminations, leaves, accommodations, and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Conduct workplace investigations and draft or review handbooks, employment policies, and agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop practical strategies that align legal risk management with business objectives.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• At least six years of employment litigation and/or employment counseling experience; substantial senior-level experience is welcome.
• Experience representing employers in California employment matters.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client-service skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wage-and-hour, PAGA, class actions, and/or single-plaintiff employment disputes.