Senior Employment Law Counsel – Lead Litigator

Gilbert Employment Law, P.C.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert Employment Law, P.C. seeks a Senior Associate Attorney (Counsel) to oversee satellite-office teams and provide expert representation in Title VII discrimination, workers’ compensation, ADA accommodations, FLSA, and related actions.

The role includes leading cases, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with professional responsibility standards across states in which the attorney is barred.

Qualifications

• Admission to Hawai‘i State bar in good standing.
• Understanding Hawai‘i Rules of Professional Conduct and other applicable Rules.
• Minimum 5 years as a practicing employment attorney or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and employees' rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide zealous advocacy to Gilbert Employment Law clients.
• Maintain contemporaneous billing records with client identifiers and 6‑minute increments.
• Describe work performed with sufficient detail to support fee requests.
• Inform partners promptly of complaints or allegations that may impact bar status.
• Serve as lead counsel on cases and supervise litigation strategy.
• Supervise associates, paralegals, law clerks, and staff per ethical rules.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Detail-oriented

Client interaction

Verbal & written advocacy

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Gilbert Employment Law, P.C. seeks a Senior Associate Attorney (Counsel) to oversee satellite-office teams and provide expert representation in Title VII discrimination, workers’ compensation, ADA accommodations, FLSA, and related actions.

The role includes leading cases, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with professional responsibility standards across states in which the attorney is barred.