Employment Defense Attorney

Jobot; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development & CLE support

Dedicated paralegals & resources

Job summary

Jobot in California is seeking an experienced employment defense attorney to defend employers in employment and business-law matters with a strong focus on litigation. You will work closely with paralegals and clients while handling complex matters across federal and state courts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense litigation experience, active CA bar, and a solid grasp of federal and state employment laws.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in California.
• 5+ years of experience practicing employment law on the defense side.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Litigation experience, including motion practice and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Handle matters before federal and state courts and administrative agencies (EEOC, DOL, state FEAs).
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Advise employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and contracts.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Legal research

Education

JD (CA)

CA Bar

Job description

Hybrid or remote work options at a growing boutique firm offering generous comp and bonuses including origination and realization incentives!

This job is hosted by: Karyn Spies

Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 per year

Law practice with a focus on supporting companies of all sizes with legal issues regarding employment and business law throughout California. We are experienced employment litigators and advisers who have represented employers in class actions involving thousands of employees to single plaintiff harassment and discrimination type of claims.

Why join us

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and CLE support
• Dedicated paralegals and resources

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings
• Handle matters before federal and state courts and administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL, state fair employment agencies)
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Advise employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and contracts

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in California
• 5+ years of experience practicing employment law on the defense side
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Litigation experience, including motion practice and discovery

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.