Senior Counsel - Employment

pettitkohningrassialutzdolinpc; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

100% company-paid health premiums

Student loan debt payment up to $5,250

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Flexible Spending Account

On-site gym and massage studio

Flexible scheduling

Great work atmosphere

Job summary

Pettit Kohning Grassia Lutz Dolin PC seeks a Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney – Employment in California. Candidates must be licensed in California, with 7+ years of employment litigation experience and a strong record in depositions, hearings, and mediations.

Hybrid or onsite work in California is available. The role requires excellent research and writing, independent work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced AV-rated firm environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 7+ years of experience in relevant law, with at least 5 years in employment litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients and manage litigation cases from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Take a leading role in depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to prepare for trials.
• Provide clients with clear, strategic advice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Case management

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney – Employment

Location: San Diego, CA 92130 or Los Angeles, CA 90045 - hybrid or onsite options available.

Must be licensed to practice law in California; must work Pacific Standard Time work schedule.
About the Role:.
We are seeking a seniorLitigation Attorney with 7+ years of experience to represent a wide variety of clients in employment disputes for a well-respected, fast-paced, AV-rated law firm. Self-starting, sold work ethic candidate with experience all aspects of litigation required, including investigation, research, analysis, discovery, and motions. Candidate must have significant experience taking and defending depositions and representing clients in mediations and court hearings. Excellent research and writing skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representclients and manage litigation cases, from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Take a leading role in depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys to prepare for trials.
• Provide clients with clear, strategic advice.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 7+ years of experience inrelevant legal experience, with at least 5 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $180K to $280K, commensurate with experience.

• Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 100% company-paidhealth and dental insurance premiums
• Student loan debt payment"up to $5,250annually, effective 1/1/2027
• 401(k) retirementplan with company match
• Pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(FSA)
• On-site gym facilities and massage studio
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Great work atmosphere"and supportive teamenvironment