Labor & Employment Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Chan + Punzalan; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hybrid collaboration

Job summary

Chan + Punzalan is a full-service law firm offering practical business counsel with a focus on labor and employment issues. This full-time remote role supports business clients with employment agreements, policies, and compliance, while also handling litigation activities and case strategy.

The position may include hybrid collaboration with periodic in-person meetings to align with client needs. The attorney will monitor developments in employment law, provide risk assessments, and engage in

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with focused experience in Labor and Employment Law and Employment Litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality motions and other court filings.
• Active bar membership in relevant jurisdiction(s) and eligibility to practice law where clients are served.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and compliance documents.
• Counsel clients on hiring, discipline, termination, and workplace investigations.
• Handle employment litigation matters including legal research, pleadings, motions, and discovery; collaborate on case strategy.
• Monitor developments in labor and employment law and communicate risk and compliance recommendations.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and training sessions; may involve periodic in-person meetings as needed.

Skills

Labor and Employment Law

Employment Litigation

Legal Research

Drafting Motions

Court Filings

Policies & Compliance

Job description

Company Description: Chan + Punzalan is a full-service law firm that provides comprehensive business counsel to a diverse range of clients. The firm focuses on practical, efficient legal solutions tailored to the specific needs and goals of each business. Guided by core values of trust, responsiveness, and sound judgment, Chan + Punzalan strives to build long-term, collaborative relationships with clients. Team members work closely with businesses to understand their operations and provide legal advice that supports sustainable growth and risk management.

Role Description: This full-time remote Labor & Employment Attorney role focuses on advising business clients on a wide range of labor and employment issues. On a day-to-day basis, the attorney will draft and review employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and compliance documents, as well as counsel clients on hiring, discipline, termination, and workplace investigations. The role includes handling employment litigation matters, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and collaborating with clients on case strategy. The attorney will monitor developments in labor and employment law, communicate risk and compliance recommendations, and participate in client meetings, negotiations, and training sessions as needed. Depending on business needs, the position may offer hybrid collaboration opportunities with periodic in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with focused experience in Labor and Employment Law and Employment Litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough legal Research and draft high-quality Motions and other court filings.
• Active bar membership in relevant jurisdiction(s) and eligibility to practice law where clients are served.
• Experience advising employers on policies, compliance, workplace investigations, and risk management.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment.
• Comfort working directly with business clients and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.