Employment Attorney

A growing California employment law firm is seeking an experienced attorney to represent employers in litigation and provide practical, business-focused employment counsel. This opportunity offers a broad mix of litigation, advisory work, and direct client interaction in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The firm welcomes candidates at the experienced associate, and partner levels. 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. Qualifications / Requirements J.D. from an accredited law school and 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. Experience with wage-and-hour, PAGA, class actions, and/or single-plaintiff employment disputes is preferred.