Employment Attorney

Orionplacement; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a California employment litigator to manage matters from intake through resolution. You will appear in court, conduct depositions, and draft pleadings while counseling clients on employment law strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced attorneys, ongoing professional development, and strong client relationship building in a hybrid San Diego environment.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 2+ years of California employment law experience.
• Prior employment litigation experience required.
• Experience representing plaintiffs, employers, or in-house clients with litigation responsibilities.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage California employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Provide practical legal advice and counseling to clients on employment law matters.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys on complex legal strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in business development and professional organizations as desired.

Skills

CA employment law

Legal writing

Research

Advocacy

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Job description

Pay:

$175,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle sophisticated California employment litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.
• Join a highly collaborative team where attorneys actively mentor and support one another.
• Work with both employer and employee-side matters, gaining broad and diverse litigation experience.
• Develop meaningful client relationships and expand your courtroom experience.
• Enjoy strong long-term support staff, excellent benefits, and bonus opportunities.
• Build your reputation through involvement in legal associations, speaking engagements, and professional development.

Location:

San Diego, California - Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration and flexibility.

Note:

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and have at least 2 years of California employment law litigation experience. Candidates from plaintiff, defense, or qualifying in-house litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are a respected California law firm focused on handling sophisticated employment law matters for a diverse range of clients throughout the state. Our team is known for delivering outstanding legal work while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where attorneys grow professionally and enjoy working together. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage California employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Provide practical legal advice and counseling to clients on employment law matters.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys on complex legal strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in business development and professional organizations as desired.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 2+ years of California employment law experience.
• Prior employment litigation experience is required.
• Experience representing plaintiffs, employers, or qualifying in-house clients with litigation responsibilities.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Our team genuinely enjoys working together and values collaboration over competition. Attorneys regularly share ideas, mentor one another, and work through challenging legal issues as a team. You'll find meaningful work, experienced support staff, opportunities for professional growth, excellent benefits, and a culture that values both high-quality legal work and long-term career satisfaction.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance