Senior Attorney needed for San Diego office

A law firm in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Senior Attorney specializing in civil litigation, particularly employment litigation. The candidate will provide legal representation to clients, counsel clients on employment laws, and handle a variety of complex civil litigation matters.

Duties:

• Handle complex civil litigation matters, with a focus on employment litigation.
• Provide legal representation to clients, assessing facts and issues, and counseling clients appropriately.
• Advise clients on federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour issues, harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination claims.
• Research and draft various legal documents, including motions, employment agreements, termination agreements, and workplace policies.
• Participate in litigation defense or prosecution of civil claims.
• Respond to client concerns to increase and retain business.
• Represent the firm internally and externally by participating in industry organizations and committees.
• Perform other duties as needed to support legal and management goals.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active California Bar license.
• 8-10 years of attorney experience, with some experience in employment law.
• Experience in Employment Law and/or Employment Litigation.
• Familiarity with ProLaw or other billing and document management programs.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and operate against inflexible deadlines, both independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and reprioritize caseloads.
• Ability to communicate regularly with clients on various legal topics.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Sick time.

Committed to providing the finest legal service to clients, this firm specializes in landlord-tenant law, business real estate, collection, fair housing, and estate planning. The attorneys have extensive experience, and many of them are property managers themselves. The firm builds its success on maintaining long-term relationships with clients and providing the best customer service. The firm takes an active part in local and state legislative matters and actively participates in many real estate organizations. Certified as a women-owned business, this firm has been honored by several commercial and residential organizations for their leadership role within the industry. The firm fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, and success.