Cal/OSHA and Employment Litigation Associate

Boutique Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after training

Mentorship

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a California attorney to join its Employment Litigation team with at least 50% of the role focused on the Workplace Safety Practice Group. You will handle sophisticated litigation, work closely with partners, and gain exposure to Cal/OSHA and related workplace safety matters while growing your broader employment practice.

The position offers a hybrid schedule after training, strong mentorship, competitive compensation ($170k–$270k, DOE), and a collaborative

Qualifications

• California Bar admission and strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 50%+ of practice to the Workplace Safety Practice Group.

Skills

Employment litigation

OSHA experience

Pleadings & motions

Strong writing & communication

Education

California Bar admission

Tools

Pleadings

Discovery

Motions

Depositions

Job description

Position Title: California – Cal/OSHA and Employment Litigation Associate

Build a practice where employment litigation meets workplace safety!

About:

We are seeking a talented California attorney to join its Employment Litigation team, with at least 50% of the role dedicated to the firm’s growing Workplace Safety Practice Group. You’ll take on sophisticated litigation, work directly with experienced partners, and gain valuable exposure to Cal/OSHA and workplace safety matters while continuing to develop your broader employment practice. The firm’s collaborative, free-market approach gives you the flexibility to pursue matters that match your interests while building a practice with long-term potential.

Salary

$170-$270k/ Year + DOE

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 50%+ of practice to the Workplace Safety Practice Group
• Handle employment litigation involving workplace safety and related employment matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents
• Develop case strategy and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Manage matters throughout the litigation lifecycle and communicate with clients and partners
• Collaborate across the firm and pursue matters aligned with your interests

Requirements

• 2+ years of employment litigation or OSHA experience
• Cal/OSHA, federal OSHA, or workplace safety enforcement experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, and depositions
• California Bar admission and strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with strong judgment and teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA options
• 401(k) with firm profit-sharing contributions
• 2,000 annual billable hours, including up to 150 qualifying non-billable hours
• Hybrid schedule after training with strong in-office collaboration
• Parental leave, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional benefits
• Strong mentorship, training, development, and opportunities to shape your practice