Our client is seeking a California employment attorney for its San Diego office, with at least two years of experience spanning litigation and workplace counseling. The practice offers a mix of class and single-plaintiff disputes, day-to-day client advice, and drafting and negotiation of employment-related agreements.
The Work
- Manage litigation work in class action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including legal research, drafting, case management and other tasks that help advance matters.
- Handle disputes involving alleged meal and rest period violations, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, employee misclassification and related wage-and-hour issues.
- Work on the defense of class and collective actions and PAGA claims, as well as claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract and wrongful termination.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to a wide range of clients on employment issues and workplace practices.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination and severance agreements, and advise on reductions in force.
- Counsel on restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, employee policies and training, and leave practices.
What You Bring
- At least two years of labor and employment experience, including litigation and advice-and-counsel work.
- Admission to practice law in California.
- Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage-and-hour laws, the California Labor Code and discrimination laws.
- Experience with employment matters in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Strong research, analytical, writing and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
- Ability to organize competing demands, meet deadlines, and work both collaboratively and independently.
Why Consider It
This position combines employment litigation and practical counseling, with exposure to class, collective, PAGA and single-plaintiff matters as well as a broad range of workplace advice.
The role is based in San Diego with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated annual hiring range is $235,000 to $365,000, depending on experience and qualifications, and benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.