Employment Defense Attorney | Pays up to $250k base

A well-established law firm in Newport Beach is seeking an Employment Defense Attorney to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience handling employment-related disputes and counseling employers on workplace issues. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and wants to take ownership of significant cases from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in all aspects of employment litigation, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and class/PAGA actions.
• Draft and argue motions, attend hearings, and conduct depositions.
• Provide legal counsel to employers regarding compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 5 years of employment litigation.

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – $250,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range 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:

• Med/Dent/Vision – 100% paid for Individual
• Paid sick and safe time - 10 Days
• Paid vacation time - 15 Days
• Portable Long Term Care Insurance
• Parking Paid, Gym on site in San Jose

Firm's Culture:

Firm culture is amazing, attorneys celebrating 50-year anniversaries, staff have been there a really long time, paralegal had a 30 year anniversary, half-day of service for volunteer events, half day picnic, bussed down to wineries, big holiday parties, Every month they have something going on, Friendsgiving, Excited about Halloween (costume contests),