Senior Labor & Employment Attorney/Jr Partner (Remote or Hybrid)
Senior Labor & Employment Defense Attorney / Junior Partner Location: Sacramento, CA or Remote (Bay Area, CA) with monthly Sacramento travel a few times per/mo Compensation: $180,000-$200,000 DOE Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote Depending on Location Established California-based litigation firm is seeking a Senior Labor & Employment Defense Attorney or Junior Partner to join its growing practice. This role is ideal for an experienced employment litigator looking for leadership opportunities, strong autonomy, and a flexible work environment. The firm represents employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters, including wage & hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, PAGA claims, and class actions.
Responsibilities
- Manage employment defense matters from inception through resolution
- Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, law and motion, mediations, and trial preparation
- Appear in state and federal court proceedings
- Provide strategic counseling and risk analysis to employer clients
- Mentor associates and assist with practice development as appropriate
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license
- Significant experience in labor & employment defense litigation
- Strong background handling complex employment matters independently
- Experience with depositions, mediations, and law & motion practice
- Trial experience is a plus
- Portable business is welcomed but not required
The firm offers competitive compensation, a collaborative environment, flexibility for remote work, and long-term growth potential for attorneys seeking a leadership-track opportunity. How to Apply: Apply on-line, or send your resume in confidence to [email protected]. We look forward to reviewing your application! Call/Text directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time. Apply To This Job