Labor & Employment Attorney

Prestigious midsized firm seeking experienced labor and employment attorney for San Diego office. Hybrid schedule, premium 100% firm paid benefits, competitive salary, and strong bonuses offered in an ideal work environment.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ken Clarke
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Salary: $165,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

An established midsized defense firm in San Diego has an immediate opening in their employment law department for an attorney with at least 4 years of relevant litigation experience. This is an excellent opportunity at one of our best clients who we have supported for many years with a great work culture, reasonable billable requirement, top tier benefits, a hybrid schedule with significant flexibility, and multifaceted bonus structure.

We are seeking attorneys with substantive experience defending employers across a wide range of employment-related disputes. This practice is set apart from their competitors due to a genuine commitment to professional growth and well-being, energetic atmosphere, schedule flexibility, and sustainable work practices.

Core responsibilities for this position include:

• Drafting substantive motions including motions to dismiss and summary judgments
• Preparing compelling oppositions to a variety of motions
• Investigating and analyzing liability and damages to develop effective case strategies
• Conducting legal research
• Preparing discovery requests/responses
• Taking/defending depositions
• Representing clients in court, hearings, trial, and alternative dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver with strong written and oral advocacy skills. The partners have developed a culture that offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional BigLaw grind while maintaining sophisticated practice standards. Associates enjoy substantial client contact from day one, where you'll have opportunities to develop your practice alongside established partners who are invested in your success. The firm's manageable size allows your contributions to be visible and valued, creating clearer pathways for advancement.

This is a full time position with a competitive salary, multifaceted bonus structure hybrid schedule, flexible start/end times on office days, paid parking, top tier 100% firm-paid health and childcare benefits, unlimited PTO, 401k contribution on 3% of salary and bonuses, and multifaceted bonus structure.

Interested in learning more? Please apply to this post, send a confidential resume to or call/text Ken Clarke at for a detailed overview.

Why join us?

• Reputable California Firm Recognized as Top Place to Work.
• Competitive Base Compensation & Bonus Structure
• Genuine Collaborative Opportunities with Senior Partners
• Reasonable Billable
• Hybrid Work Schedule. Flexible Start/End Times on Office Days
• Collaborative & Supportive Culture
• 100% Firm Paid Benefits
• Promotion Opportunities to Senior/Partner Level Roles

Job Details

Please apply to this post or send a confidential resume to for specifics regarding firm name, salary, job responsibilities and schedule. A minimum of 4 years of employment law experience is required for consideration. Must be admitted to California State Bar and currently live in San Diego. This position has a generous hybrid schedule with significant remote flexibility.

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