Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Attorney to join its Labor & Employment practice in San Francisco, CA. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and the chance to engage with a nationally recognized team on complex employment litigation and counseling matters.

Duties

• Represent employers in single-plaintiff and complex employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour matters.
• Handle all aspects of litigation from inception through trial or resolution.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, policies, and risk management.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, and manage case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to grow client relationships and develop new business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in employment litigation, ideally with experience representing management.
• Modest portable book of business (approximately $200,000 or more).
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently and provide practical business-oriented advice.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Admission to practice in California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in California.

Skills

• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized team.
• Entrepreneurial environment with support and resources.

This powerhouse intellectual property boutique firm provides its attorneys with the opportunity to handle a diverse spectrum of intellectual property issues. It values creative problem-solving and encourages a personalized approach to client management. The firm is on the cutting edge of technology and cares about making a career for everyone who works at the firm. The firm believes in hard work, but also leaving room for some fun. The firm is made up of kind people who value community involvement.