Employment Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Employment Attorney to join a well established team in San Jose, California. This opportunity is suited to a lawyer who can independently drive employment matters from initial assessment through resolution while delivering practical counsel to clients on workplace compliance and dispute prevention. The role offers a broad practice spanning litigation, advisory work, and training, and would be a strong fit for someone with solid courtroom experience and strong written and verbal advocacy skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead employment matters through all phases of litigation, from early case evaluation and strategy through discovery, motion practice, hearings, and resolution.
• Represent clients in wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims, wrongful termination cases, and related workplace actions in state and federal court.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and serve as primary counsel in contested matters with limited supervision.
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other case documents with a high level of accuracy and strategic focus.
• Advise employers on compliance with wage and hour rules, leave requirements, workplace policies, and California labor regulations.
• Respond to administrative agency complaints and guide clients through investigations, pre-litigation disputes, and risk management considerations.
• Support employers with policy development, compliance initiatives, and training programs designed to reduce workplace legal exposure.
• Handle complex employment matters, including class and representative actions, while maintaining strong client communication and case organization.
• At least 5-7 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, including substantial litigation work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently from intake through resolution with minimal oversight.
• Experience conducting depositions, appearing at hearings, and serving as lead attorney on employment matters.
• Strong background advising clients on wage and hour issues, leave laws, and broader workplace compliance obligations.
• Proven ability to litigate employment claims such as discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage-related disputes in state and federal courts.
• Skill in drafting motions and other legal filings with clarity, precision, and strong analytical support.
• Excellent communication, legal writing, and critical thinking skills supported by a strong record of high-quality performance.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing, preferably in California.