Labor & Employment Attorney in San Diego

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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Job Description

Experienced Labor & Employment Attorney – PAGA & Trial Focus

We are working with a well-established defense firm that is seeking an Experienced Labor and Employment Attorney with PAGA experience and a proven track record as 1st or 2nd chair in trials.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about jury trials and wants to expand trial work, not just settle cases. The firm has been a trusted name in the legal industry for nearly 20 years, with 10 offices across California. Candidates may work remotely or from one of the firm's California offices.

Key Highlights:

  • 1800 billable hour requirement

  • Long-standing firm with excellent tenure

  • Opportunity to accelerate to Partner Track

Benefits:

  • Quarterly bonus opportunities

  • Remote work option (offices available)

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • 11 paid holidays

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Credit hours for vacation

  • Accelerated Partner Track

  • Firm-paid life insurance

  • Cell phone reimbursement

  • Casual dress code

  • …and many more!

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of employment litigation experience, including PAGA

  • Defense background required

  • Jury trial experience preferred

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school

  • Active member of the CA Bar in good standing

  • Strong research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills

How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on challenging, high-profile cases, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a firm that values trial advocacy, professional growth, and long-term success. Email Catherine McGee at catherine.mcgee@gogpac.com or call 605-705-3227

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.