Labor and Employment Attorney

A law firm in San Diego is seeking a seasoned Labor and Employment Attorney with a focus on advice and counseling. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of experience providing legal advice to California employers on a broad spectrum of labor and employment matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on a diverse range of labor and employment issues.
• Draft employment policies, employment agreements, and severance/settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on labor and employment matters for multi-state employers.
• Represent clients in agency proceedings, including CCRD, EEOC, Labor Commissioner, and Cal-OSHA.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in the state of California.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong understanding of state and federal employment laws, including California-specific regulations.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of California labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Experience advising employers on discipline, discharge, and responding to employee complaints.
• Proficiency in drafting employer policies, employment agreements, and separation/severance agreements.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits:

The firm offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability, and more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours.