Employment Attorney

Sonar; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonar, a California employment law firm, seeks an experienced attorney to represent employers in litigation and provide practical, business-focused employment counsel. The role offers a broad mix of litigation, advisory work, and direct client interaction in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Based in California, the firm welcomes experienced associates and partners and offers remote or hybrid arrangements for attorneys who can independently manage matters and maintain strong client

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership.
• At least six years of employment litigation and/or employment counseling experience.
• Experience representing employers in California employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and pre-litigation disputes for employers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda; take/defend depositions; represent clients at hearings and trials as needed.
• Advise employers on workplace issues including employee relations, discipline, leaves, and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Conduct workplace investigations and draft or review handbooks, policies, and agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to align legal risk with business objectives.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical

Negotiation

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A growing California employment law firm is seeking an experienced attorney to represent employers in litigation and provide practical, business-focused employment counsel. This opportunity offers a broad mix of litigation, advisory work, and direct client interaction in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The firm welcomes candidates at the experienced associate, and partner levels. California-based remote or hybrid arrangements are available for attorneys who can independently manage matters and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and pre-litigation disputes on behalf of employers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda; take and defend depositions; and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, as appropriate.
• Advise employers on workplace issues, including employee relations, discipline, terminations, leaves, accommodations, and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Conduct workplace investigations and draft or review handbooks, employment policies, and agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop practical strategies that align legal risk management with business objectives.

Qualifications / Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• At least six years of employment litigation and/or employment counseling experience; substantial senior-level experience is welcome.
• Experience representing employers in California employment matters.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client-service skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Experience with wage-and-hour, PAGA, class actions, and/or single-plaintiff employment disputes is preferred.