Job Description

Employment Litigation Attorney

A well-established California law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney to join its growing San Diego office. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters in a collaborative environment while building strong client relationships and taking an active role in litigation strategy.

The firm represents employers in a broad range of employment disputes and counseling matters. Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters through all phases of litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses
• Handle written discovery and take or defend depositions
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and court appearances
• Advise clients on employment-related issues and litigation strategy
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate with attorneys on complex employment matters and case strategy

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 3+ years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and related employment claims
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience taking and defending depositions preferred
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload while working collaboratively with a team

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• CLE and professional development support
• Partnership-track opportunities for qualified attorneys

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse employment litigation practice with meaningful client interaction and substantial responsibility. The firm values collaboration, professional development, and providing attorneys with the resources needed to build successful, long-term careers.

If you're looking to continue growing your employment litigation practice in a supportive and professional environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Salary: $170,000 – $230,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.