Senior Employment Attorney - Wage and Hour Litigator

Berliner Cohen, LLP; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished law firm in California is seeking a Senior Attorney with at least 5 years of labor law and employment litigation experience. Responsibilities include managing cases independently, handling depositions, and providing legal counsel on complex employment issues. Hybrid work is possible for the right candidate. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success. The salary will be competitive based on the candidate's experience and role designation as Of Counsel or Senior Attorney.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in labor law and employment litigation.
• Proficiency in handling depositions and court hearings.
• Familiarity with wage laws, compliance training, and pre-litigation dispute management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from beginning to end with little direction.
• Counsel clients on wage and hour laws, and related litigations.
• Prepare for and appear in court for depositions and hearings.

Skills

Labor law experience

Employment litigation experience

Exceptional communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Jurisdiction-appropriate law degree

Job description

A distinguished law firm in California is seeking a Senior Attorney with at least 5 years of labor law and employment litigation experience. Responsibilities include managing cases independently, handling depositions, and providing legal counsel on complex employment issues. Hybrid work is possible for the right candidate. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success. The salary will be competitive based on the candidate's experience and role designation as Of Counsel or Senior Attorney.