Senior Employment Litigation Attorney (Hybrid, CA)

Spencer Fane LLP; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Group Life

Disability

Job summary

Spencer Fane has an opening in our San Jose, CA office for an Employment Litigation Associate. We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of substantive experience in defense-oriented employment litigation and counseling matters.

An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in executing legal strategy, taking depositions, motion practice, trial, arbitration, hearings, and preparing witnesses for depositions. California bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Employment litigation experience or general litigation experience.
• California bar admission.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Ability to work independently and productively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators, and other parties.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Organization

Independence

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Spencer Fane has an opening in our San Jose, CA office for an Employment Litigation Associate. We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of substantive experience in defense-oriented employment litigation and counseling matters.

An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in executing legal strategy, taking depositions, motion practice, trial, arbitration, hearings, and preparing witnesses for depositions. California bar admission is required.