Employment Attorney

Berliner Cohen, LLP; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Berliner Cohen, LLP in San Jose seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of labor law and employment litigation experience. The ideal candidate will advocate zealously, counsel clients, and litigate wage-and-hour, class-action, and discrimination matters in California. Must be a current California Bar member in good standing.

Travel to client sites and between firm offices is required. Starting compensation begins at $190,000, with actual pay determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Current member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
• 3+ years of labor law and employment litigation experience in California.
• Experience with wage and hour, class actions, and employment discrimination/wrongful termination matters.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients and litigate wage-and-hour, class action, and discrimination/wrongful termination matters in California.
• Represent clients in pre-litigation disputes and in court proceedings.
• Travel to client sites and between firm offices across multiple counties.

Skills

Labor law experience

Litigation experience

Wage and hour cases

Class action experience

Employment discrimination litigation

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Berliner Cohen’s San Jose Employment Department is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3 + years of labor law and employment litigation experience.

The ideal applicant desires to be a zealous advocate, has counseled clients and litigated wage and hour cases, class action cases, and employment discrimination and wrongful termination matters in California. Familiarity with administrative charges, and be familiar with wage laws, leave and compliance matters (FMLA, ADA, wage and hour), policy development, compliance training, and managing pre-litigation disputes.

The successful candidate will possess a strong academic background, a proven track record of strong performance and measurable results, and exceptional communication, analytical, and writing skills. The candidate must also be a current member of the State Bar of California and in good standing.

An employment attorney with at least three years of experience can reasonably expect to start at $190,000; however, actual compensation will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Applicants must be willing to travel to client sites, work in multiple counties, and travel between firm offices.