Senior Employment Law Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Employment Law Attorney in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising employers on employment law issues and litigation, including defense against FEHA and Title VII claims, wage and hour claims, and trade secret disputes. Experience in court, arbitration, and before agencies like the EEOC and DLSE is required. A partial book of portable business is preferred.

Duties

• Provide expert legal counsel and representation in employment law litigation.
• Assist clients with defense against FEHA, Title VII, and related claims.
• Defend class and PAGA action cases.
• Handle trade secret and unfair competition actions.
• Defend wage and hour claims.
• Represent clients before state and federal administrative agencies.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Actively pursue business development opportunities.
• Present employment law trainings and seminars for clients.
• Supervise and mentor associates.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in employment law litigation.
• Proven track record in handling complex employment law matters.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, consulting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent consulting and communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Travel between office locations may be necessary.

This firm's many practice areas include Business & Technology; Mergers & Acquisitions; Litigation; Employment Law; Environmental Law; Estate Planning Trust and Probate; Health Law; International; Nonprofit Law; Professional Liability; Real Estate and Land Use Law; and Tax Law.