Senior Attorney

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP, located in Irvine, California, seeks a Senior Attorney to manage complex civil litigation matters, particularly in employment law. The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. and a California Bar license, along with 7+ years of experience. Responsibilities include advising on legal matters and providing litigation defense.

The firm offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $250,000 annually, plus benefits like medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid leave.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of attorney experience, preferably in Employment Law or Litigation.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and advice on employment law.
• Research and draft various legal documents and agreements.
• Participate in community and industry events to elevate firm presence.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Legal Research

Education

J.D. and active California Bar license

Tools

ProLaw or other billing programs

Job description

We are an established real estate and business law firm with offices across California. Our Orange County office is seeking a Senior Attorney to handle a wide array of complex civil litigation matters including, but not limited to, employment litigation. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, a great team player, has a positive attitude, and who will develop strong relationships with our large client base while providing quality and effective representation. While you will be partnered with supportive mentors, ideal candidates must be able to operate independently with limited need for supervision.

Schedule

Position is full-time, exempt. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm Friday.

Compensation

$175,000-$250,000/annually + Bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to clients, assessing the facts and issues of each scenario and counseling clients appropriately
• Advise clients on federal and state employment laws, wage and hour issues, harassment, disability, discrimination and wrongful termination claims and workplace restraining orders
• Research and draft motions, employment agreements, employee occupancy agreements, termination agreements, employee contracts, employee handbooks, and workplace policies
• Provide litigation defense or prosecution of civil claims
• Respond to client concerns to increase and retain business
• Participate in industry organizations and affiliated committees to increase the firm’s visibility in the community and within the industry
• Represent the firm internally and externally
• Other duties as needed to support the legal and management goals of the department

The successful candidate will be required to make court appearances and attend meetings in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and the Inland Empire.

Qualifications

• J.D. and an active California Bar license
• 7-10+ years attorney experience
• 3+ years’ experience in Employment Law and/or Employment Litigation
• Ability to communicate regularly with clients on a range of practice group topics
• Ability to multi-task and operate against inflexible deadlines both in a team environment and independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and reprioritize caseload
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Real Estate Litigation
• Experience with ProLaw or other billing and document management program

Hybrid Work Model

We currently offer a hybrid in-office remote work model for select positions within the Firm. New hire employees who are offered a hybrid schedule will complete the majority of their onboarding and training in-office as deemed necessary for the position by the firm before transitioning to a hybrid schedule, subject to approval by their supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Attorney annual hourly billing minimum is 1,600 hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.