Labor and Employment Attorney

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details This Jobot Job is hosted by Christina Finster Salary: $140,000 - $185,000 per year About Us Our client is a well-established, multi-service law firm in California with offices across the state, including Westlake Village, San Diego, Fresno, and Orange County. Since 1987, they’ve built a strong reputation in General Liability Defense, Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, and Complex Litigation. With a commitment to high-quality legal work, a collaborative culture, and a diverse leadership team, the firm is known for treating every case with integrity, innovation, and a team-first mindset. Why join us? Big impact, real ownership – You’ll step into a growing Civil Defense team and immediately own your caseload, all while backed by a sharp and supportive legal team. Work/life balance matters – Hybrid work options available after onboarding, plus a sane, sustainable caseload. Strong benefits & comp – Competitive salary between $120K–$180K depending on experience, plus signing bonus and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more). Leadership you’ll want to work for – The firm is led by a dynamic and inclusive management team that empowers attorneys to thrive and grow. Stability with growth – Enjoy the best of both worlds: the resources of a long-standing firm with the flexibility and agility of a forward-thinking practice. Experience Level 5+ years of experience in Employment Law, preferably on the management side, handling both litigation and advisory work. Responsibilities Defend employers in state and federal court on wage & hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. Handle case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial prep. Advise clients on employment policies, handbooks, compliance issues, and risk mitigation. Represent clients before the DFEH, EEOC, DLSE, and other administrative agencies. Provide training and guidance to employers on workplace practices and regulatory updates. Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and related contracts. Qualifications Active California Bar license. Strong Litigation Skills, including motion writing and deposition experience . Proven ability to counsel clients proactively and think like a business partner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with public entities is a plus, but not required. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Equal Opportunity Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here jobot.com/privacy-policy Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! #J-18808-Ljbffr