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Senior Employment Attorney

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Robert Half

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We are looking for an experienced Senior Employment Attorney to join a legal team serving clients in California. This position focuses on guiding employers through complex workplace matters, handling disputes, and delivering practical legal advice that helps reduce risk. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of California labor and employment law, sound judgment, and the ability to lead sophisticated matters while building strong client relationships.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead labor and employment disputes through all phases, from early assessment and strategy development to settlement or final resolution
  • Advocate for clients in arbitration proceedings, agency matters, and other employment-related hearings
  • Direct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy concerns, and sensitive personnel issues, while preparing clear findings and recommendations
  • Advise employers on labor and employment questions, offering practical guidance on compliance, risk management, and day-to-day workplace decisions
  • Design and present training sessions for clients on employment practices, legal developments, and preventive compliance measures
  • Build trusted relationships with clients by serving as a strategic advisor on ongoing workplace and personnel matters
  • Review, draft, and refine legal arguments, case filings, and other written work product to support effective representation
  • Support the growth of the legal team by coaching entry-level attorneys, sharing subject matter knowledge, and providing guidance on case strategy

Requirements:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar
  • At least 7 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, with public sector background considered an advantage
  • Demonstrated success handling employment litigation, arbitration, and related dispute matters
  • Strong legal writing, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage complex caseloads independently while maintaining high standards of client service
  • Experience conducting workplace investigations and advising on employment compliance issues
  • Proven ability to mentor less experienced attorneys or contribute to team development in a leadership capacity
What we offer:
  • Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

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