Employment Litigation & Counseling Attorney (Hybrid)

Orion Placement; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced employment law attorney in San Jose, CA, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on representing employers in complex disputes, counseling on policy and compliance, and collaborating with a team of professionals in a growing Labor & Employment practice.

You will handle litigation and advisory work for employers across higher education matters and workplace issues, with opportunities for meaningful client interaction and courtroom exposure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employment law experience involving litigation and counseling.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, analytical, brief-writing, and pleading-drafting skills.
• Experience advising employers and addressing workplace issues.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and client service skills.
• Willingness to appear in court and take ownership of challenging matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advise employers in employment litigation, workplace disputes, and higher education matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other persuasive litigation documents.
• Research employment laws and develop practical strategies to resolve complex legal issues.
• Counsel business clients on employment policies, workplace compliance, and employee relations.
• Investigate workplace complaints and provide guidance on appropriate next steps.
• Draft and review employment policies and other workplace-related documents.
• Participate in court proceedings, collaborate with colleagues, and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Counseling employers

Legal research

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced employment law attorney in San Jose, CA, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on representing employers in complex disputes, counseling on policy and compliance, and collaborating with a team of professionals in a growing Labor & Employment practice.

You will handle litigation and advisory work for employers across higher education matters and workplace issues, with opportunities for meaningful client interaction and courtroom exposure.