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Defend Workplace Claims While Guiding Employers Through Complex People Decisions

Reston, Virginia Full time 2+ years
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Position overview

This hybrid opportunity, listed in Reston, centers on California employment law and combines hands-on litigation with practical counseling for a broad range of clients. California bar admission is required; the role includes regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.

The Work

  • Manage litigation tasks in class action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including legal research, drafting and ongoing case coordination.
  • Defend claims involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, employee misclassification and PAGA allegations.
  • Handle matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract and wrongful termination, including cases in state and federal courts and before agencies.
  • Provide day-to-day advice and counseling to clients on employment issues and California workplace requirements.
  • 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, workplace policies and training, and leave practices.

What You Bring

  • At least two years of labor and employment experience, including both litigation and advice-and-counsel work.
  • Admission to practice law in California.
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including the California Labor Code, wage-and-hour requirements and discrimination laws.
  • Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
  • Experience practicing before state and federal courts and agencies; trial experience is sought.
  • Excellent legal research, analytical, writing and verbal communication skills, sound professional judgment, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Consider It

Build a practice that spans employment litigation and preventive counseling, with responsibility for a varied docket that includes class, collective, PAGA and single-plaintiff matters.

The role offers direct client-advisory work, hybrid flexibility with regular in-office presence, and a stated annual hiring range of $235,000–$365,000 based on qualifications.

Compensation & Benefits

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.