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Law & Motion Associate / Of Counsel — Employment Litigation (San Juan, PR; Remote — CA-bar required)

  • LocationSan Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4+ PQE
  • Compensation$120k–$216k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

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Remote opportunity for an attorney focused on employment and labor litigation. The role is based out of Puerto Rico (San Juan) but requires active admission to the California bar; candidates must be able to comply with California ethical requirements.

This position centers on law-and-motion work across employment litigation matters: legal research and drafting of dispositive, discovery and trial motions; appellate briefs; pleadings and discovery responses; and preparation of mediation materials. The role is non-partnership track and includes collaboration with litigation teams and professional development resources.

The position carries a standard annual hours requirement and is available to candidates nationwide in states where the hiring firm maintains an office, with primary qualification tied to California practice experience.

  • Admission to and good standing with the California State Bar; compliance with resident-state ethical rules where applicable.
  • Minimum ~4 years of California employment litigation experience to be considered at Associate level; typically 9+ years and first-chair experience for Of Counsel consideration.
  • Proven experience drafting dispositive, discovery and trial motions, appellate briefs, pleadings and mediation materials.
  • Strong legal research, writing, organizational skills and ability to manage high-volume document work under deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills; comfort working with cross-functional litigation support and operations teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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