Employment Defense Attorney

Jobot; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is a well-known, expanding boutique employment defense firm in Delmar Heights, CA. We are seeking an attorney with a strong civil defense background to represent employers in employment law matters and manage litigation from pleadings to trial.

The role emphasizes preventative advice, policy drafting, investigations, and training on employment law issues, with opportunities for professional growth within a growing team in Del Mar, California.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing.
• At least 2 years of civil defense experience.
• Experience in insurance defense and liability.
• Strong litigation skills including trial advocacy.
• Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in all areas of employment law including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and workers' compensation claims.
• Handle all aspects of litigation: drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial participation.
• Provide preventative advice: draft policies, investigations, and training on employment law issues.
• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements for employers.
• Stay updated on current trends and developments in employment law.
• Collaborate with legal team to strategize and achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Litigation skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job details

Growing firm with great reputation!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ethan Goldman

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well known, expanding boutique employment defense firm in Delmar Heights.

Why join us

• 401K Match
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

1. Representing employers in all areas of employment law, including but not limited to wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and workers' compensation claims.
2. Handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and participating in trial.
3. Providing preventative legal advice to employers, including drafting employment policies and procedures, conducting workplace investigations, and providing training on employment law issues.
4. Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements on behalf of employers.
5. Staying abreast of current trends, practices, and developments in employment law.
6. Collaborating with other members of the legal team to strategize and achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
2. Active member in good standing with the state bar.
3. A minimum of 2 years of civil defense experience.
4. Proven experience in insurance defense and liability.
5. Exceptional litigation skills, including experience in trial advocacy.
6. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex disputes.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
9. Ability to manage multiple cases and projects, with a keen attention to detail.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.