Litigation Attorney

The Watkins Firm, APC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Paid time off (vacation, sick, andhols

Remote and hybrid schedule

Medical and dental insurance

MCLE training

Job summary

The Watkins Firm, APC in San Diego is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of employment law experience who wants to grow professionally, intellectually, and build their own client base. The role emphasizes direct client interaction, ownership of cases, and taking matters to trial where appropriate.

You will join a firm that values initiative, communication, and mentorship, with a clear path to developing your own book of business while handling wage-and-hour, discrimination,

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Prior law firm experience is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy talking to people and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of strategy and case management.
• Speak with clients early and often to understand needs and goals.
• Develop and retain client relationships while managing cases to resolution.

Skills

Employment litigation

Communication skills

Client interaction

Business development mindset

Job description

Employment Litigation Attorney (5+ Years) | Grow Your Practice, Not Just Your Hours

We’re looking for a litigation attorney with at least 5 years of employment law experience who is eager to grow—professionally, intellectually, and eventually in their own client base. This role is built for an attorney who wants more than back-office research or being shielded from clients. If you want to talk to clients, take ownership of cases, go to trial and build real relationships, keep reading.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not a "stay in your lane and bill quietly" position. We are intentionally developing our next generation of client-facing attorneys and giving them room to grow into trusted advisors.

• Taking increasing responsibility over strategy and case management
• Learning how to develop and retain business (with guidance-not pressure)
• Speaking with clients early and often

Practice Focus

• Exposure to wage & hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related claims
• Opportunity to assist with other practice areas at the firm including business & real property disputes.

What You’ll Get

• Real mentorship and hands-on training
• Direct client interaction (not years down the road-now)
• A path to developing your own book of business over time
• Support, structure, and feedback to help you grow confidently
• A law firm environment that values curiosity, initiative, and communication skills

Who We’re Looking For – 5+ years of employment litigation experience

• Prior law firm experience (this is essential)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Someone who enjoys talking to people—not just writing briefs
• A motivated attorney who sees client development as a skill to learn, not a mystery

The Right Fit – This role is ideal for an attorney who:

• Wants to grow into a long-term career, not just a title
• Is excited by responsibility and learning
• Wants exposure to how law firms actually grow and sustain practices

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) and 401(h) retirement contributions by firm
• Paid leave including sick time, vacation time and holidays
• Remote and hybrid schedule
• Competitive medical and dental insurance
• Firm provided MCLE training
• Payment of annual bar dues and support of membership in various organizations