Employment Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development

On-site fitness center

Paid parking

Employee assistance program

Travel assistance

Community involvement

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an Employment Attorney in California to advocate for clients across wage/hour disputes, PAGA, discrimination, and wrongful termination matters. The role combines litigation, client counseling, and compliance guidance with a path toward partnership.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the California State Bar, has 2–6+ years in employment law, and experience in employment defense litigation, including PAGA and wage/hour issues.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

California 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

Employment Attorney 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

Employment Attorney 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