Employment Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 15 days vacation and 10 days sick leave

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional development assistance

On-site amenities including fitness center access

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a dedicated Employment Attorney to advocate for clients in various employment-related legal matters. This role offers exposure to complex employment litigation while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2-6+ years of experience in employment law, strong knowledge of California regulations, and robustness in handling various disputes, including wage and hour matters and wrongful termination cases. They will work towards a clear path to partnership in this position.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• 2-6+ years of experience within employment law.
• Employment defense litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for trials and manage case documentation.
• Provide legal guidance and support to clients on various employment issues.
• Develop and deliver compliance training.

Skills

Knowledge of California employment laws and regulations

Litigation skills

Client counseling

Compliance training

Education

Active member of the State Bar of California

2-6+ years of experience in employment law

Job description

Position Title: Employment Attorney

The Employment Attorney role offers an opportunity for a dedicated professional to advocate for clients in various employment‑related legal matters. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated employment litigation matters while working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment with a clear path toward partnership. The ideal candidate will have experience representing employers in California employment matters and will enjoy balancing litigation, client counseling, compliance guidance, and strategic legal advice. This role offers the opportunity to work on wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, class actions, discrimination matters, wrongful termination cases, and employment compliance initiatives.

Salary Range: $190,000 + / Year DOE

Responsibilities

• Prepare for trials and manage case documentation
• Provide legal guidance and support to clients on various employment issues
• Develop and deliver compliance training
• Assist in policy development and implementation
• Handle pre‑litigation disputes effectively
• Travel to client sites as required

Requirements

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California
• 2‑6+ years within employment law
• Employment defense litigation experience required
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and regulations
• Experience handling PAGA claims, wage and hour matters, FMLA, and ADA issues

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 15 days of vacation and 10 days of sick leave
• 9 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, fully covered
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with auto‑enrollment
• Professional development assistance for continuing education
• On‑site amenities including fitness center access and paid parking
• Employee Assistance Program and travel assistance
• Engagement in community and philanthropic initiatives