Employment Law - General Attorney in San Diego, CA

Law Firm

San Diego, CA

Employment Law - General Attorney in San Diego, CA

Attorney

4-8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The Associate position at the law firm involves independently managing all aspects of employment litigation matters for private sector corporate clients in California. The key responsibilities include:

- Conducting case analysis, strategy development, and oversight
- Managing budgets and case management
- Engaging in proactive communication with the law firm team and clients
- Preparing pleadings and motions
- Preparing and responding to written discovery, including E-discovery
- Preparing and responding to motions
- Attending depositions, hearings, motions, and mediations
- Preparing for and attending trials
- Assisting with counseling clients on a wide variety of employment issues

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must have between 4 to 8 years of substantive employment law experience. Additionally, applicants must be admitted to the California Bar. Experience in supervising junior attorneys is considered a plus.

Skills Required:
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Excellent research skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and positively in a dynamic team environment
- Ability to proactively manage a team and all litigation deadlines
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- Ability to manage multiple clients and matters

Salary Information:
The salary range for this full-time position is between $165,000 for those with 4 years of experience and $180,000 for those with 8 years of experience. This salary range is provided in compliance with applicable law, and the final salary will depend on factors such as the applicant’s skills, experience, and years of practicing employment law.

Additional Information:
This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 1,800 billable hours per year. The position is classified as a hybrid role, requiring work at the law firm's San Diego, CA office a minimum of two days per week, with a mandatory in-office day on Wednesday and a second day on either Tuesday or Thursday. Flexibility is required to work additional in-person days as needed for coverage and other business needs.