Labor & Employment Attorney; Hybrid

Job Posting:
Labor & Employment Law Attorney

Location:

Oakland, CA / San Franciso,CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area:
Labor & Employment Law-Defense

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Labor & Employment Law Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law matters, with demonstrated expertise in litigation and/or pre-litigation strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of wage and hour laws, PAGA claims, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases, as well as experience advising employers on compliance and risk management.

The attorney will be responsible for handling a diverse caseload, developing case strategies, conducting legal research, drafting motions, and advocating for clients in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution settings.

• Provide expert legal counsel on Employment Law matters including, wage and hour, PAGA, workplace disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, etc.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pre-litigation strategy, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Advise clients on risk management and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Negotiate settlements and work to resolve disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other correspondence.
• Develop strategies to prevent legal issues and minimize exposure for clients through proactive counsel.
• Stay up to date with changes in employment law to provide clients with current and effective legal advice.

• 3+ years of experience in Labor & Employment defense or plaintiff experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage cases from intake to resolution independently and collaboratively.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice to clients.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in CA in good standing.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Great work/life balance.
• Bonus Opportunities.

Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to  We look forward to reviewing your application!

Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at  with questions about 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.