Employment Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work

Zusammenfassung

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an Employment Attorney in San Diego to advance sophisticated defense matters from strategy through resolution. The role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, autonomy, and potential partnership track.

The candidate should have 2+ years of litigation experience, be an active California Bar member, and preferably have employment defense or public entity defense exposure. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of litigation experience with a strong defense background.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar required.
• Employment defense or public entity defense experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in employment defense, insurance defense, or personal injury defense considered.
• Ability to independently manage files and cases with limited oversight.
• Comfortable with depositions, mediations, and trial proceedings.

Aufgaben

• Manage employment defense and related civil litigation from inception to resolution with partner guidance.
• Develop case strategy, perform legal research, and draft motions, briefs, and other pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions; represent clients in mediations and settlement talks.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in all phases of litigation.
• Maintain direct communication with diverse clients including employers and public entities.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff to advance cases.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

California Bar

Defense- or public entity defense

Case management

Deposition and trial prep

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Employment Attorney

Salary Range: $150,000–$225,000 / Year, DOE + Quarterly & Annual Bonus Opportunities

Salary Range for Newly Barred Attorneys: $120,000 - $130,000 / Year, DOE

Join a respected boutique employment defense firm where attorneys are trusted to run their cases, sharpen their litigation skills, and build toward long-term career growth. This Employment Attorney will manage sophisticated defense matters from initial strategy through resolution, including depositions, mediations, motion practice, legal research, trial preparation, and direct client interaction. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful courtroom exposure, autonomy, and the potential to develop a book of business and pursue a partnership track.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment defense and other civil litigation matters from inception through resolution with appropriate partner guidance
• Develop case strategy, conduct legal research, and prepare persuasive motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients throughout mediations and settlement proceedings
• Prepare cases for trial and confidently participate in all phases of the litigation process
• Maintain direct communication with a diverse client base that includes private employers and public entities
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and support staff to efficiently move cases forward

Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation experience with a strong defense-side background
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• Employment defense or public entity defense experience strongly preferred
• Experience in employment litigation, insurance defense or personal injury defense considered
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage files and cases without extensive oversight
• Comfortable with depositions, mediations, trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and receptive to constructive feedback with a genuine interest in continued professional growth

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Quarterly bonus opportunities plus a discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid flexibility