Palo Alto, CA | Full-Time
Join a global law firm as an Employment Attorney focusing on wage and hour class action defense and employer counseling. This non-partnership track role is open to attorneys based in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Palo Alto and offers the opportunity to work on complex employment litigation in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and support wage and hour class, collective, and representative action litigation
- Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Handle discovery and other litigation-related tasks
- Assist with litigation strategy and case management
- Advise employer clients on California employment law matters
- Draft employment agreements, severance agreements, policies, and employee handbooks
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and firm professionals
- Manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Participate in meetings, depositions, and court-related proceedings as needed
- Comply with firm policies and professional standards
What We’re Looking For:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
- Admitted to practice law in California
- At least 3 years of labor and employment law experience
- Strong litigation background with class action defense experience
- Experience with wage and hour class, collective, and representative actions
- Experience providing employment advice and counseling
- Strong analytical, writing, and research skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Sound business judgment and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Compensation: $200,000–$250,000
Submit your resume to info@directhirefirm.com