Our client is seeking an employment attorney to handle a varied mix of workplace litigation and practical employer counseling. This California-based opportunity offers exposure to class and single-plaintiff disputes, alongside advice on policies, compensation, workforce changes, and other day-to-day employment issues.
The Work
- Manage litigation tasks in class action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including research, drafting, case coordination, and other litigation work.
- Work on claims involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, and employee misclassification.
- Support the defense of class and collective actions, including PAGA claims, as well as matters alleging harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, or wrongful termination.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to a range of clients on employment issues and workplace practices.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination, severance, and related 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 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 agencies.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Trial experience and strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, sound professional judgment, and strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing deadlines and competing demands.
Why Consider It
The practice combines employment litigation with hands-on advice and counsel, so associates can work across disputes and the workplace decisions that often give rise to them.
The role offers a hybrid arrangement with regular office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated hiring range is $235,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications; 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.