Senior employment litigation attorney role in the San Francisco office of a national labor & employment firm. The position focuses on defending employers in employment-related lawsuits and administrative matters, handling hearings, mediations and arbitrations, and counseling clients on workplace policies and risk management.

Typical matters include discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract and employment-tort claims, as well as agency charges and class/collective litigation. The role includes first‑chair responsibility on cases, supervising associates and paralegals, and delivering client training and preventive counseling.

This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package and hybrid working arrangements. For California candidates, the expected salary range for this position is $272,500–$300,000 (final compensation will depend on experience and permitted factors).

JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
9+ years of employment litigation experience with significant first‑chair trial/arbitration experience
Active CA Bar membership in good standing
Experience supervising associates and paralegals, delegating assignments and providing feedback
In‑depth knowledge of state and federal agency procedures and employment statutes
Strong written and oral advocacy, attention to detail, and project/time management skills
Class action/PAGA experience preferred but not required

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