What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Attorney position at gpac?
Employment Defense Attorney
We are partnered with a firm in Santa Barbara, Ca. that is seeking a highly motivated Employment Law Attorney with 3-7 years of litigation experience to join their growing Labor & Employment practice. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment law, excellent writing skills, and experience handling cases from initial intake through resolution.
Responsibilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
We are partnered with a firm in Santa Barbara, Ca. that is seeking a highly motivated Employment Law Attorney with 3-7 years of litigation experience to join their growing Labor & Employment practice. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment law, excellent writing skills, and experience handling cases from initial intake through resolution.
Responsibilities
- Defend employers in employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage & hour matters
- Conduct investigations, interviews, and fact development
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal memoranda
- Represent clients in hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
- Provide day-to-day counsel on employment law compliance and risk management
- Collaborate with partners and clients on case strategy and litigation planning
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active CA bar membership in good standing
- 3-7 years of employment litigation as a practicing attorney
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working in a team environment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.