Employment Attorney (Hybrid)

Chan + Punzalan; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in San Francisco seeks a mid-senior level attorney specializing in employment law. In this full-time position, you will manage litigation, work closely with clients, and build a caseload. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of experience and a passionate approach to trial law. The firm values mentorship and humor while handling workplace fairness cases.

Qualifications

• Hands-on attorney with at least 4 years of employment law experience.
• Experience representing clients in court and conducting depositions.
• Passionate about winning and able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategies.
• Manage caseload and appear in hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions across federal and state forums.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Trial experience

Client representation

Creativity

Collaborative spirit

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to deepen your employment law expertise in a collaborative and fast-moving firm environment? At Chan + Punzalan, you will join a team of experienced trial attorneys who value creativity, inclusivity, and real-world impact. You will work on meaningful litigation that shapes workplace fairness—representing clients in wage/hour, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation cases. You will also have opportunities to lead discovery, take depositions, argue motions, and interface directly with clients. You will also have the immediate chance to work on a variety of different types of cases in Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation. You will have a chance to:

• Partner with senior attorneys to develop and execute litigation strategies.


• Manage a caseload and appear in hearings, mediations, and depositions.


• Draft compelling pleadings, discovery, and motions across federal and state forums.


• Learn to work directly with clients and understand how to build your own book.


• Collaborate with a close-knit team that values professional development, humor, and mentorship.

Company Description: Chan + Punzalan is a full-service boutique law firm that serves companies in litigation, corporate, and employment matters. Located in San Francisco’s Financial District, the firm has been recognized by the Daily Journal as one of the top boutique law firms in California. For more information about the firm, please visit chanpunzalan.com.

Qualifications

• A hands-on attorney with at least 4 years of employment law experience


• Passionate about winning


• Sense of humor


• Experience representing clients in court


• Experience in conducting depositions

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience with wage and hour class and PAGA actions


• Interest in law firm operations, mentorship, and leadership


• A desire to build something long-term, with a focus on team success

To apply

To apply, please apply via LinkedIn. For any questions, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice