Senior Employment Defense Litigator - Hybrid Bay Area

Distinct | North America; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney specializing in Employment Defense in the Bay Area. The role is hybrid and pays $200,000 to $300,000 plus bonus and full benefits.

You will defend employers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation; handle wage-and-hour matters including PAGA; and advise clients on risk and early resolution.

7+ years of litigation experience and the ability to take cases through trial or arbitration are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation with strong employment defense experience.
• Experience taking cases through to trial or arbitration.
• Confident leading depositions, motions and mediations on your own.

Responsibilities

• Defending employers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims.
• Wage and hour matters, including PAGA, at some of the firms.
• Advising clients on risk and early resolution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment defense

Deposition leadership

Trial/arbitration experience

Risk assessment

Mediation

Job description

Distinct | North America is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney specializing in Employment Defense in the Bay Area. The role is hybrid and pays $200,000 to $300,000 plus bonus and full benefits.

You will defend employers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation; handle wage-and-hour matters including PAGA; and advise clients on risk and early resolution.

7+ years of litigation experience and the ability to take cases through trial or arbitration are required.