Employment Defense Attorney

A bit about us:Founded over a century ago and based in Pasadena with additional offices across Southern California, we are the region's largest and most established law firm. With more than 40 attorneys and nearly a thousand years of combined experience, we provide strategic counsel to businesses, municipalities, developers, and high-net-worth individuals. Our practice includes employment law, estate planning, real estate, tax, business law, and public agency representation-delivering practical, long-term solutions rooted in integrity and collaboration.Why join us?Competitive Base Salary (up to $225k DOE) + Structured, Performance-Based Bonuses Quarterly Bonus Cadence: 20% bonus at 1,600 billable hours; $20K additional at 1,800 hours; further incentives at 2,000 hours Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO Flexible Schedule: Hybrid remote Opportunity to expand into business and corporate client support Job DetailsDefend employers in employment law cases, including wage & hour, PAGA, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims Handle cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation Provide legal advice to employers regarding compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws Draft policies, handbooks, and agreements to support employer compliance and mitigate litigation risks Support business clients and collaborate with firm attorneys on cross-practice matters affecting employers Qualifications: J.D. and licensed to practice in California Minimum 3 years of defense-side employment law experience Strong background handling PAGA cases Proven ability to manage cases independently and provide practical compliance guidance Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy