Employment Litigation Attorney

Law Firms; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 5% employer match

Quarterly and year-end bonus

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Law Firms in San Diego is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney to join a growing litigation practice. This role offers exposure to sophisticated employment matters, direct interaction with partners and clients, and a clear path toward partnership.

The position features a hybrid schedule with increased remote flexibility after 90 days, a competitive salary in the disclosed range, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Active California bar license in good standing.
• Strong litigators from other practice areas may be considered.
• Experience with motions, discovery, depositions, mediation and/or trial.
• Strong legal writing, research and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated employment litigation and counseling.
• Work directly with partners and clients.
• Take ownership of matters from strategy through negotiation, arbitration and trial.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Research skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (typical)

Job description

Up to $245K | Hybrid + More Remote Flexibility

I’m recruiting for an Employment Litigation Attorney to join a growing litigation firm in San Diego.

This is an opportunity for an attorney looking for sophisticated employment litigation, meaningful client and partner exposure, strong compensation, and a realistic path toward partnership.

Highlights

• Quarterly + year-end bonus opportunities
• Hybrid schedule | More remote flexibility after 90 days
• Handle sophisticated employment litigation and counseling
• Work directly with partners and clients
• Take ownership of matters from strategy through negotiation, arbitration and trial
• No hard billable-hour requirement
• Realistic pathway to partnership
• 5% 401(k) match
• Boutique environment with a lean, collaborative team

Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Active California bar license in good standing
• Strong litigators from other practice areas may also be considered
• Experience with motions, discovery, depositions, mediation and/or trial
• Strong legal writing, research and advocacy skills

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – $245,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Quarterly and year-end bonus opportunities
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work environment with increased remote flexibility after 90 days