Senior Employment Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Employment Attorney

Job Title: Senior Employment Attorney

Salary:$160k-$220k/yr

Location: FULLY REMOTE (we are based in Santa Rosa, but are opening this role up to remote work).

Position Overview
We are a respected Sonoma County firm who is seeking a seasoned Senior Employment Attorney to lead complex employment litigation and counsel clients on compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, PAGA actions, harassment matters and other employment law disputes, and will manage cases from intake through trial while mentoring junior attorneys and growing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and defend high-stakes employment litigation including wrongful termination, wage & hour claims, PAGA actions, harassment and related matters.
• Lead all phases of litigation: case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation and representation.
• Provide strategic counseling to clients on employment policies, compliance audits, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, subpoenas, settlement agreements, and other legal documents with clear, persuasive legal writing.
• Supervise, mentor and review work product of associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, including regular updates, strategy sessions, and business development activities.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage outside vendor relationships (experts, investigators, e-discovery providers).
• Stay current on federal and state employment law developments and translate changes into practical client advice and training materials.
• Contribute to the firms business development through client pitches, seminars, publications, and networking.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar (California Bar admission strongly preferred or admission eligible).
• Minimum of 7+ years of substantial employment litigation experience representing employers or employees in state and federal court and administrative forums.
• Demonstrated expertise in Wrongful Termination, Litigation, PAGA, Wage & Hour, Employment Law, and Harassment matters.
• Track record of handling complex cases from intake through trial, including successful motion practice and settlement negotiations.
• Exceptional legal research, drafting and oral advocacy skills; comfort arguing motions and conducting depositions and trials.
• Proven supervisory experience mentoring junior attorneys and managing teams to deliver high-quality results under deadlines.
• Strong client service orientation with business development acumen and ability to present and train client audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining strategic priorities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for court appearances, client meetings, and depositions as needed.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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