Employment Defense Attorney

Jobot; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking an Employment Defense Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, focusing on labor disputes and discrimination claims, with a commitment to high ethical standards. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Great benefits

Dynamic leadership

Friendly team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an employment defense attorney.
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Proven track record in handling employment law cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel and representation in employment law.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents related to employment law.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Job details

Hybrid Remote Employment Defense Attorney

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Salary $170,000 - $200,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Our well-established law firm is seeking a dynamic Employment Defense Attorney to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, providing legal counsel and representation to our esteemed clients in the field of employment law. You will be responsible for handling a variety of legal issues, gig economy, including labor disputes, wrongful termination suits, discrimination claims, and other employment-related matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research, a passion for defending employers' rights, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal ethics and professionalism.



Why join us?

• Remote or hybrid remote available
• Exciting, growing firm
• Dynamic leadership
• Friendly team
• Great benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Reasonable billables
  
  

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel and representation to clients in all aspects of employment law.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including employment contracts, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and arbitration proceedings.
• Develop and implement effective defense strategies to protect clients' interests and rights.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current employment laws and regulations, court decisions, and other developments in the field of employment law.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide proactive legal advice to clients to help them avoid potential legal issues and disputes.
• Participate in business development activities to attract new clients and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an employment defense attorney, preferably representing employers.
• Proven track record of success in handling employment law cases.
• Exceptional legal research skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective legal strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and tasks simultaneously, with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing outstanding client service.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Government Administration

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