$205,000–$270,000 Per Year
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Employment Litigation Attorney - Hybrid
Public & Private Sector Defense | Senior Level | Hybrid in Oakland, CA | Optional Office located in San Diego | $205,000–$270,000+ (DOE) | Full‑Time | Exempt
Bryant Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential California law firm. The attorney will be employed directly by the client law firm.
About the Opportunity
A respected California law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney at the Of Counsel or Partner level to join its expanding practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex employment litigation matters while advising public and private employers on high‑impact workplace issues.
You will manage significant cases, conduct workplace investigations, support labor relations matters, and serve as a strategic advisor on California and federal employment law compliance. The firm provides reasonable billable expectations, strong litigation support, leadership opportunities, and meaningful influence over client strategy.
Why You'll Love Working At This Firm
- Hybrid work schedule
- Competitive health insurance
- 401(k) with partial employer match
- Profit‑sharing program
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunities
- Billable hours bonus program
- Reasonable billable expectations
- Opportunity to lead complex litigation and advisory matters
- Strong support from experienced attorneys and professional staff
- Collaborative, inclusive practice culture
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of complex employment litigation from strategy through resolution.
- Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, and class/collective actions.
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and litigation documents.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Manage discovery and witness preparation.
- Prepare EEOC and California Civil Rights Department responses.
- Conduct workplace investigations and witness interviews.
- Represent clients in trials, arbitrations, hearings, and administrative proceedings.
- Advise employers on California and federal employment law compliance.
- Counsel clients on ADA/FEHA, disability accommodations, FMLA/CFRA, PDL, leave administration, and wage/hour compliance.
- Provide guidance on employee relations and labor relations matters.
- Support labor negotiations, grievance proceedings, and labor arbitrations.
Qualifications
- Active California Bar membership.
- 7+ years of employment litigation experience.
- Significant experience with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage/hour matters.
- Strong deposition, motion practice, and discovery management experience.
- Trial and/or arbitration experience.
- Deep knowledge of California employment law.
- Experience advising employers on compliance and workplace policies.
- Labor relations or employee relations experience.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, and client counseling skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team‑oriented environment.
Preferred:
- Experience handling wage and hour class or collective actions.
- Experience with EEOC and CRD responses.
- Background in workplace investigations.
- Experience with labor negotiations, grievances, and labor arbitrations.
- Familiarity with MMBA, PERB, and NLRB proceedings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships.
About the Client Firm
The hiring firm is known for its sophisticated litigation practice, strong client relationships, and commitment to excellence in public and private sector representation. The firm fosters a collaborative environment where attorneys have autonomy to lead complex matters while benefiting from experienced colleagues, modern resources, and reasonable billable expectations.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The client employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
Staffing Agency Disclosure
This job is posted by Bryant Staffing Solutions on behalf of a confidential client. Ref#: BSS 26‑00326
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