Attorney - Employment Litigation - San Jose - $200k

We Are Legal Revolution; San Jose (CA); Teletrabalho; USD 180 000 - 220 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote work option

Partnership potential

Medical, dental and 401(k) benefits

Resumo da oferta

We Are Legal Revolution in San Jose is seeking an Employment Defense Associate with 2-5 years of experience. The role offers California matters, direct client exposure, and a path toward partnership, with remote possibilities.

You will work closely with senior litigators, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and help grow the employment practice while earning up to $200K DOE. Qualified candidates will have California bar admission and strong advocacy skills, with opportunities for significant

Qualificações

• 2-5 years of legal experience
• Active California Bar admission in good standing
• Employment Defense and Litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing and advocacy skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with senior attorneys
• Plaintiff-side experience considered where there is meaningful Employment Defense experience

Responsabilidades

• Handle California Employment Defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Assist with developing litigation strategy and advising employer clients.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents.
• Manage written discovery and take on increasing responsibility for depositions, hearings and mediations.
• Conduct legal research and develop case-specific legal analysis.
• Communicate directly with clients and contribute to long-term client relationships.
• Take increasing ownership of Employment Litigation matters as your experience develops.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the firm's Employment practice.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

NEW IN - Employment Defense Associate Attorney | 2+ years | Up to $200K DOE | Partnership Track | San Jose | Remote

I'm currently working closely with the hiring team at a well-established, full-service law firm in San Jose that is actively investing in the continued growth of its Employment Litigation practice. This is an opportunity for an Employment Defense Associate to gain meaningful responsibility on California matters, build direct client relationships and develop toward partnership within a growing practice.

Highlights

• Help Build a Growing Employment Practice - Join an expanding Employment team where associates can play a meaningful role in the continued development of the practice.
• Early Client Exposure - Work directly with employer clients and become involved in strategy and case discussions rather than being kept behind the scenes.
• Ownership as You Progress - Take increasing responsibility for Employment Litigation matters and develop the autonomy to manage cases as your experience grows.
• Partnership Potential - Build toward a long-term partnership opportunity within a firm that is investing in the growth of its Employment practice.
• Business Development Opportunity - Develop commercially valuable skills alongside experienced attorneys, with exposure to the relationship-building side of legal practice.
• Direct Access to Experienced Litigators - Work closely with senior attorneys who can provide mentorship while giving you meaningful responsibility on active matters.

The Role

• Handle California Employment Defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Assist with developing litigation strategy and advising employer clients.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents.
• Manage written discovery and take on increasing responsibility for depositions, hearings and mediations.
• Conduct legal research and develop case-specific legal analysis.
• Communicate directly with clients and contribute to long-term client relationships.
• Take increasing ownership of Employment Litigation matters as your experience develops.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the firm's Employment practice.

About You

• 2-5 years of legal experience, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• Employment Defense and Litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing and advocacy skills.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with senior attorneys.
• Plaintiff-side experience considered where there is meaningful Employment Defense experience.

Location

• San Jose, California.
• Fully Remote

Package

• Up to $200,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Approximately 1,800 annual billable hours.
• Medical, dental and 401(k) benefits.

If you're an Employment Defense Associate looking for more client exposure, greater ownership of your matters and a genuine opportunity to help build an expanding Employment practice, I'd love to speak with you.