Employment Defense Attorney

Jobot; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Employment Defense Attorney to join their team in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert legal counsel and representation in employment law, handling labor disputes, wrongful termination suits, and discrimination claims. With a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal ethics, you will conduct thorough legal research, draft legal documents, and represent clients in various legal proceedings. Join a friendly team with dynamic leadership and enjoy great benefits, including unlimited PTO and the flexibility of remote work. If you are passionate about defending employers' rights and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Great benefits

Dynamic leadership

Friendly team

Remote or hybrid remote available

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an employment defense attorney.
• Exceptional legal research and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation in employment law matters.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents and represent clients in court.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Client Service

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

This range is provided by Jobot. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

Remote Employment Defense Attorney

This Jobot Job is hosted by Sharon Brown.

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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, 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

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services, Law Practice, and Government Administration