Senior Attorney

Overview

A growing labor and employment defense law firm is seeking a senior attorney with over 3 years of experience to manage a busy caseload independently and represent clients zealously in and out of court. The ideal candidate will have solid trial or arbitration experience and be willing to mentor junior associates. This role requires strong communication and writing skills to effectively position clients toward favorable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated on changes to local, state, and federal labor and employment laws
• Prepare for and attend trials, mediations, and arbitration hearings
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Draft and prepare legal documents such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LLM), or Doctor of Juridical Science (JSD) from an accredited law school
• Active California bar license
• Minimum of 3 years of labor and employment law experience, including substantial work on class action and PAGA cases
• Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediations, and arbitrations
• Strong persuasive writing, verbal communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring junior attorneys

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $170,000 - $220,000
• PPO healthcare, vision, dental, life insurance, and AFLAC disability plans
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews
• Structured bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan with automatic contributions and potential profit-sharing
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Reasonable billable hour requirements with no non-billable hour requirements
• Paid continuing education and state bar fees
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with provided support staff

Location

• Hybrid position requiring residence within commuting distance of the Rocklin, California office
• Dog-friendly office environment

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking a long-term position in a boutique labor and employment defense firm specializing in employer representation, including class actions, PAGA cases, wage and hour matters, and discrimination, retaliation, and harassment cases.