About the firm:

We are a nationally recognized litigation firm with nearly 100 attorneys, including 15+ partners across multiple offices. Our team is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, mid-market businesses, and fast-growing enterprises to resolve their most complex disputes. We combine the resources of a full-service platform with the agility of a focused litigation practice, delivering exceptional results in employment, commercial, and class action matters.

Position overview:

We are seeking an accomplished employment law partner to join our leadership team. This is a key strategic hire for our employment group, which handles high-impact cases and counseling for employers of all sizes. The ideal candidate will be a proven litigator who is eager to collaborate with a talented bench of trial lawyers and expand our employment law capabilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a lead trial lawyer and strategist on single-plaintiff and class/collective employment cases.
• Counsel clients on employment practices, compliance, and litigation avoidance strategies.
• Help shape the direction of the employment practice group and mentor rising attorneys.
• Partner with firm leadership on business development initiatives and thought leadership opportunities.

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 10+ years of experience handling employment litigation and counseling matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases from intake through resolution, including trial experience.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with wage-and-hour class actions, PAGA actions, and EEOC/DFEH investigations.
• Interest in developing new client relationships with support from firm resources.
• Prior experience working in an AmLaw 200 or highly regarded litigation firm.

What we offer

• Competitive partner compensation, including performance-based bonuses tied to contributions to firm growth.
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision coverage for partners and their families.
• Retirement benefits, including 3% annual 401(k) safe harbor contribution and profit-sharing.
• Unlimited PTO with a transparent billable-hours model and 11 paid firm holidays.
• Wellness and lifestyle benefits, including paid parking/commuter stipend and up to $1,000 in annual wellness reimbursements.
• Professional development support, including paid bar dues, CLE sponsorship, and access to firmwide marketing resources.
• A collaborative environment with significant opportunity for leadership and practice growth.