Employment Attorney

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Maira Gonzales Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year A bit about us: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Plaintiff Employment Attorney to represent employees in a wide range of workplace disputes. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for advocating on behalf of workers and experience handling employment litigation from intake through resolution, including trial if necessary. This role involves managing a caseload of matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination. Why join us? Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary + contingency bonuses Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays 401(k) or retirement plan Professional development and CLE opportunities Job Details Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side employment law matters from intake through settlement or trial Conduct client consultations and evaluate potential claims Draft and file complaints, motions, and other legal pleadings Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice Prepare and respond to written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.) Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, and trial strategy Stay current on federal and state employment laws and regulations Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status Practice Areas: Discrimination (race, gender, age, disability, etc.) Harassment and hostile work environment Retaliation and whistleblower claims Wrongful termination Wage and hour violations (overtime, meal/rest breaks, misclassification) Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in [State] 2+ years of employment litigation experience (plaintiff-side preferred) Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws (e.g., FEHA, FLSA) Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills Experience taking and defending depositions Trial experience or strong interest in trial advocacy preferred Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment Strong client advocacy and interpersonal skills Preferred Skills: Experience with contingency-based litigation Background in mediation and settlement negotiations Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus Familiarity with case management software and e-filing systems Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. 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