Employment Attorney

Associate Attorney – Employment Litigation Defense

San Diego, CA | Hybrid | 2+ Years

A well-established law firm is looking to add an Employment Litigation Associate to its San Diego team.

This is a good opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful hands-on litigation experience and the chance to take on increasing responsibility across a range of employment defense matters.

What You'll Do

• Handle employment litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents

• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy

• Manage written discovery and case preparation

• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings

• Work on wage & hour, PAGA, single-plaintiff, and class action matters

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties

• Manage multiple matters and meet deadlines and billable expectations

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active California Bar membership and in good standing

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience

• Experience with wage & hour litigation

• PAGA, class action, and/or single-plaintiff experience strongly preferred

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively with a team

Position Details

Location: San Diego, CA Schedule: Hybrid Experience: 2+ years Practice: Employment Litigation Defense

If you're an employment defense attorney looking for a role where you can continue building your litigation practice and take on substantive work, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

For confidential consideration:

Zach Zink zach.zink@gogpac.com