Employment Defense Attorney

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $170,000 - $280,000 per year A bit about us: We are a well established boutique litigation and trial firm. We do extensive work in employment litigation and commercial litigation. Why join us? Hybrid work schedule. Lockstep compensation model ensuring fairness and transparency. Clear path to partnership for attorneys committed to long-term growth. Opportunities for meaningful trial work and courtroom experience. 1750 billable requirement Job Details Responsibilities: Represent employers in single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. Assist with the defense of class and collective actions on an as-needed basis. Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, and prepare cases for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial. Communicate with clients, provide risk assessments, and develop case strategies aligned with business objectives. Attend depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and court hearings. Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex matters, while taking ownership of assigned cases. Gain hands-on experience in trial preparation and trial advocacy as opportunities arise. What we're looking for: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active bar license in California. Minimum of 1 year of experience in employment defense litigation. Familiarity with California employment laws and federal employment regulations. Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a high-volume environment. Excellent communication and client service skills. 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