Employment Attorney

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation Defense

San Diego, CA | Hybrid | 2+ Years

The Opportunity

A well-established law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with employment litigation experience to join its San Diego team. This position is ideal for an attorney looking to continue developing their litigation practice while taking on substantive responsibility in a collaborative environment.


The attorney will handle a variety of employment defense matters, including wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, single-plaintiff litigation, and class actions. The role provides exposure to all stages of litigation and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and clients.

The Role

• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
  
  
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents
  
  
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
  
  
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
  
  
• Manage written discovery and assist with case preparation
  
  
• Evaluate wage and hour and other employment-related claims
  
  
• Work on PAGA and class action matters
  
  
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties
  
  
• Manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and billable requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
  
  
• Active California Bar membership and in good standing
  
  
• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
  
  
• Experience handling wage and hour matters
  
  
• PAGA, single-plaintiff, and/or class action experience preferred
  
  
• Strong legal research and writing skills
  
  
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
  
  
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
  
  

What to Know

• Location: San Diego, CA
  
  
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
  
  
• Experience: 2+ years
  
  
• Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours annually
  
  

If you are an employment defense attorney looking for substantive litigation experience and an opportunity to continue building your practice, please submit your resume for confidential consideration.


For confidential consideration:
Zach Zink
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.