Cal/OSHA & Employment Litigation Associate—Workplace Safety

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

Salary Range: $170,000 -$270,000 / Year, DOE

We are seeking a talented California attorney to join our 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.

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
  
  

Ready to take your employment litigation practice into the growing field of workplace safety? Apply today to build your future at the intersection of Cal/OSHA and sophisticated employment litigation!

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