Job Description

We are an established employment defense firm in San Diego seeking two Litigation Attorneys with 2+ years of experience to join our growing team. Our firm represents public entities, school districts, and universities across California in high-stakes PAGA, class action, and employment-related litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a full spectrum of employment defense litigation matters from pre-litigation strategy through trial or arbitration.
• Lead and coordinate depositions, discovery, motion practice (e.g., summary judgment, demurrers), and hearings.
• Act as counsel of record , drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs with accuracy and persuasive advocacy.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, and labor agency proceedings , demonstrating strong courtroom presence.
• Collaborate with senior litigators to develop case strategy and deliver clear, confident client communication.

Ideal Candidates:

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
• Strong legal writing and courtroom skills
• Open to those transitioning from plaintiff to defense
• Education/public sector experience is a plus, but not required

Salary and Other Compensation :

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $250,000 , plus eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses and quarterly billable-hour bonuses . Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as location/market, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Employer covers 50% medical insurance

Employer covers 50% dental insurance

Employer covers 50% vision insurance

401(k) with a 5% match retirement plan

3 Weeks of paid holidays annually

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