Employment Law Defense Attorney

Australia-Employment; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Pasadena, CA seeks an experienced Employment Law Defense Attorney to join its team. The role requires a J.D., active California Bar admission, and 4+ years defending employer-side matters, including wage-and-hour and discrimination claims.

The attorney will independently manage a caseload, communicate directly with clients, and handle depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings as needed. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 4+ years of employment law experience, preferably on the employer/defense side.
• Strong experience defending employment litigation and/or administrative claims.
• Experience with California wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and PAGA matters preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills.
• Deposition, mediation, arbitration, and courtroom experience preferred.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and communicate directly with clients.
• Strong business judgment and practical approach to solving client problems.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload and communicate directly with clients.
• Defend employer-side matters in wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and PAGA areas.
• Engage in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and courtroom proceedings as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Litigation

Client communication

Education

J.D.

Job description

Employment Law Defense Attorney

$150000 - $250000 per year | Pasadena, CA | On-site | Permanent

Employment Law Defense Firms Seeks Talented Attorney

A bit about us:

A boutique Southern California law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Defense Attorney to join its growing team. The firm represents businesses and employers in a wide range of employment disputes and provides practical counsel designed to help clients avoid litigation and effectively defend claims when disputes arise.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation based on experience, along with benefits and the opportunity to work closely with experienced employment defense attorneys while taking on significant responsibility for sophisticated employer-side matters.

Job Details

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Active California Bar admission in good standing.

4+ years of employment law experience, preferably on the employer/defense side.

Strong experience defending employment litigation and/or administrative claims.

Experience with California wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and PAGA matters preferred.

Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills.

Deposition, mediation, arbitration, and courtroom experience preferred.

Ability to independently manage a caseload and communicate directly with clients.

Strong business judgment and practical approach to solving client problems.

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.

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