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Business & Employment Attorney

$125k - $200k

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

Business & Employment Attorney - Newport Beach

 

About the Firm

A growing boutique litigation firm in Newport Beach is seeking a Business/Employment Litigation Attorney to join its team. The firm represents businesses, employers, property owners, developers, and high-net-worth individuals in complex civil disputes and offers attorneys the opportunity to take ownership of cases while working directly with clients and experienced litigators.

 

The firm specializes in a range of practice areas including:

  • Business and commercial litigation
  • Employment litigation and class actions
  • Breach of contract disputes

 

Attorney Responsibilities

  • Draft motions, pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
  • Manage cases from inception through trial
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts
  • Assist with case strategy, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation

 

Ideal Backgrounds

Employment Class Action Attorney

  • 3+ years of employment class action experience
  • Ability to manage matters from inception through settlement, including court approval processes

 

Business/Commercial Litigation Attorney

  • 2+ years of business, commercial, or employment litigation experience
  • Experience handling complex discovery and high-exposure matters

 

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters
  • Direct client interaction and meaningful case responsibility
  • Clear path for growth and advancement
  • Firm culture focused on quality work rather than excessive billable requirements

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $125,000-$200,000 DOE
  • Discretionary bonuses throughout the year and at year-end
  • Medical benefits (HMO and PPO options)
  • 401(k) with employer match
Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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