Associate Attorney – Employment Law (Defense) jobs in United States
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Scion Staffing · 1 week ago

Associate Attorney – Employment Law (Defense)

Scion Staffing is leading a search for a respected California-based law firm seeking a seasoned Employment Law Associate Attorney to join its expanding practice. The role is ideal for an experienced employment defense attorney who will manage sophisticated matters and collaborate with a dedicated legal team.

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Responsibilities

5+ years of exclusive employment law defense experience
Strong background in employment law compliance, including wage and hour audits
Hands-on experience drafting and advising on employee handbooks and workplace policies
Demonstrated experience handling employment litigation and defense matters
Knowledge of wage and hour, class action, and PAGA claims
Required experience defending school districts
Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Commitment to proactive and efficient case management
Active membership in the State Bar of California in good standing

Qualification

Employment law defense experienceEmployment law complianceLitigationDefense mattersDrafting employee handbooksWageHour knowledgeCalifornia State Bar membershipLegal research skillsAdvocacy skillsProactive case managementNegotiation skillsCommunication abilitiesInterpersonal abilities

Required

5+ years of exclusive employment law defense experience
Strong background in employment law compliance, including wage and hour audits
Hands-on experience drafting and advising on employee handbooks and workplace policies
Demonstrated experience handling employment litigation and defense matters
Knowledge of wage and hour, class action, and PAGA claims
Required experience defending school districts
Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Commitment to proactive and efficient case management
Active membership in the State Bar of California in good standing

Preferred

Trial experience, though not required
Experience with public entity defense
Ability to manage a diverse caseload while maintaining attention to detail
Strategic mindset with a client-service oriented approach
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Bachelor's degree
Proven ability to manage employment law matters from inception through resolution

Company

Scion Staffing

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Scion Staffing is an award-winning full-service executive search firm

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Brandon Fernandez, CSP
Senior Partner Development Manager
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Brent Cherry-Barnes
Sr. Partnership Development Manager
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