Our client is seeking an employment lawyer to handle a varied mix of California workplace litigation and practical employer counseling. The position description identifies offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, or San Diego and calls for at least two years of relevant experience.
The Work
- Manage litigation-related work in class action and single-plaintiff employment matters, including legal research, drafting, and coordination of case tasks.
- Work on claims involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, misclassification, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.
- Contribute to the defense of class and collective actions and PAGA claims, including matters proceeding in state or federal court and before agencies.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to a broad 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 law in California and a JD.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including the California Labor Code, wage-and-hour laws, and discrimination laws.
- Experience with practice before state and federal courts and employment agencies.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Trial experience and the ability to contribute to litigation strategy and advocacy.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to detail.
- Sound business and professional judgment, strong organization, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Why Consider It
Build a practice that combines complex employment disputes with direct, practical counseling on the workplace issues employers face every day.
The work spans class, collective, PAGA, and individual claims as well as agreements, compensation, leave, and workforce changes.
The stated hiring range is $235,000–$365,000 per year, depending on qualifications; the position description also lists medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), and a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
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.