Labor And Employment Attorney

Genuine Search Group; California; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) plan

Job summary

Genuine Search Group partners with a national civil defense litigation firm to recruit California-barred attorneys for its California practice group. This is a fully remote opportunity with flexible hours in Labor & Employment.

Responsibilities include managing a diverse civil defense caseload, drafting pleadings, taking and defending depositions, and appearing at hearings. Remote collaboration with partners and colleagues is essential, with generous bonus opportunities based on billable hours.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school is required.
• Active California bar license in good standing is required.
• 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in Labor & Employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil defense caseload from inception to resolution.
• Draft and respond to complaints, motions, and written discovery; take/defend depositions; appear at hearings.
• Conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, and communicate with clients; collaborate with partners on case strategy.
• Mentor junior associates where applicable.
• Work effectively in a fully remote environment.

Skills

Civil defense litigation

Remote work

Client communication

Negotiation

Legal research

Time management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Juris Doctor

ABA-approved law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management

Legal research tools

Job description

We are partnered with a national civil defense litigation firm seeking experienced California-barred attorneys for its California practice group. This is a fully remote opportunity with flexible hours in the Labor & Employment practice group.

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking attorneys to manage a diverse civil defense caseload from inception through resolution. The incoming attorney will handle active litigation files, draft and respond to complaints, motions, and written discovery, take and defend depositions, appear at hearings, and participate in mediation and trial. Day-to-day responsibilities also include conducting legal research, negotiating settlements, communicating directly with clients, and collaborating with partners and colleagues on case strategy. Titles are flexible based on experience — the firm is open to hiring at the Associate, Senior Associate, Of Counsel, and Partner levels.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school
• Active California bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in Labor and Employment
• Experience independently managing a caseload of up to 13 matters, taking and defending depositions, court appearances, and motion and discovery drafting
• Mediation and trial experience strongly preferred; experience mentoring junior associates a plus
• Strong legal writing, drafting, and document review skills
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication and client-facing skills
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a remote environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management technology
• Commitment to confidentiality and the ethical rules governing attorneys

This is a full-time, fully remote role offering a salary range of $150,000–$230,000 depending on experience, a flexible billable requirement, and quarterly bonuses tied to billable hours. The firm also offers annual performance reviews with meaningful salary growth potential, flexible work hours, medical insurance, optional dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) PTO, and one-on-one mentorship and training directly from partners.