Employment Defense Litigator - Onsite in Walnut Creek

Mission Recruiting; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Attorney for its Walnut Creek office. This urgent role requires 5+ years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law, and a Juris Doctor degree. The position involves representing clients in various legal proceedings and collaborating with a team in a fully onsite environment.

Salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000+, with further flexibility for strong candidates. Additional benefits include quarterly bonuses, medical coverage, and unlimited vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Employment law experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Handle employment defense matters from pre-litigation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal research

Strategic thinking

Civil procedure knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active California Bar license

Job description

Mission Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Attorney for its Walnut Creek office. This urgent role requires 5+ years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law, and a Juris Doctor degree. The position involves representing clients in various legal proceedings and collaborating with a team in a fully onsite environment.

Salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000+, with further flexibility for strong candidates. Additional benefits include quarterly bonuses, medical coverage, and unlimited vacation.