(Hiring) Employment Law (Litigation) Attorneys (Onsite)

Viper Staffing Services L.L.C.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Viper Staffing Services L.L.C. in Oakland is seeking an Employment Law Attorney with 2–10+ years of experience to handle onsite litigation, advise clients on compliance, and draft policies.

The successful candidate will represent clients in discrimination, wrongful termination, wage-hour claims, and employee rights matters, with strong advocacy, research, and writing skills. Salary is negotiable based on experience and market norms; this role offers broad exposure to diverse employment issues

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) with active California bar license.
• 2–10+ years of employment law and litigation experience.
• Proven ability to manage cases from intake to trial.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law compliance at federal, state, and local levels.
• Represent clients in employment litigation including discrimination and wrongful termination.
• Draft and review employment policies, contracts, severance agreements, and settlement documents.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Negotiate settlements and facilitate dispute resolution.
• Manage case files with case management software.
• Provide training sessions on workplace rights and obligations.
• Stay current with developments in employment law.

Skills

Employment law experience

Litigation skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Policy drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in CA

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

(Hiring) Employment Law (Litigation) Attorneys (Onsite)

• Oakland, CA
• Legal

(Hiring) Employment Law (Litigation) Attorneys (Onsite)

(Defense & Plaintiff Side Openings)

(Pay is negotiable depending on experience)

(2-10+ Years of employment law firm experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Employment Law Attorney looking for work or better pay. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal counsel on employment-related matters, representing clients in employment disputes, drafting policies, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. This role offers an opportunity to work on a diverse range of employment issues, including workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and employee rights. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation skills, a thorough understanding of employment statutes, and excellent client communication abilities.

Duties

• Advise clients on employment law compliance, including federal, state, and local regulations
• Represent clients in employment litigation cases such as discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination
• Draft and review employment policies, contracts, severance agreements, and settlement documents
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to employment issues
• Prepare for and participate in court depositions, hearings, and trials
• Negotiate settlements and facilitate dispute resolution between employers and employees
• Manage legal case files efficiently using case management software
• Provide training sessions to clients on workplace rights and legal obligations
• Stay current with developments in employment law through continuous research and professional development

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of employment law case experience and statutory legal research methods
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate effectively in court proceedings
• Experience with related areas such as labor law, workers' compensation law, family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, securities law, estate planning, environmental law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, personal injury law, general & commercial litigation
• Excellent legal writing skills for drafting motions, pleadings, contracts, and client communications
• Familiarity with procedural law knowledge and trial preparation techniques
• Ability to handle complex litigation cases involving personal injury cases or employment disputes
• Competence in legal case management systems for organizing case documents and tracking deadlines
• Effective research skills utilizing Westlaw or LexisNexis platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
• Prior experience working in a law office environment is preferred

If you are committed to delivering exceptional legal advocacy within the realm of employment law and possess a broad understanding of related legal fields, we encourage you to apply. Join our team to make a meaningful impact by guiding clients through complex legal challenges with professionalism and expertise.