Senior Employment Attorney

Title: Senior Employment Attorney – Hybrid (San Diego, CA)

Location: Hybrid (San Diego, CA) – Downtown Office & Flexible Remote Days

About the firm:

Our client is a nationally recognized plaintiff-side employment and consumer rights law firm committed to advancing justice for employees who have faced discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage theft, harassment, and other workplace violations.

They are seeking a Hybrid Employment Attorney to join their San Diego office. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, skilled advocate with a strong commitment to representing employees and improving workplace rights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a caseload of plaintiff-side employment law matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, harassment, wage and hour claims, and related employment disputes.
• Draft complaints, motions, discovery responses, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, case analysis, and client interviews.
• Take and defend depositions, attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Supervise and collaborate with paralegals and support staff.
• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed counsel and representation.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law or related civil rights areas.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$180,000 – $200,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]