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Employment Litigation Of Counsel — San Diego

  • LocationSan Diego, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience9+ PQE
  • Compensation$273k–$300k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

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Senior litigation attorney role focused on representing employers in a broad range of employment and labor matters. The position is based in San Diego and will handle courtroom, arbitration, administrative agency, and mediation work across individual and class/collective employment claims.

Responsibilities include managing and defending employment litigation (discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, PAGA/class matters, contract and tort claims), counseling and training employer clients, and supervising junior lawyers and support staff. The role operates in a hybrid working model and is eligible for annual bonuses.

  • JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
  • 9+ years of employment litigation experience with significant first‑chair courtroom/arbitration experience
  • Active California bar admission in good standing
  • Experience supervising associates and support staff
  • Familiarity with state and federal administrative agency procedures; class action/PAGA experience preferred
  • Strong written and oral advocacy, organization, and project‑management skills

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