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Robert Half Associate Attorney in Redwood City, California
Description
Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Employment Law Litigator for a boutique firm on the Peninsula that represents entrepreneurs and founders, emerging technology companies and established large employers, as well as senior-level management. The firm’s practitioners are top AmLaw 100 law firm trained attorneys and the practice specializes in counseling on complex, unique, and high stakes employment litigation and workplace investigations.
The firm is looking for 1-8+ year practitioner with L& E or commercial litigation experience. The attorney applicant should have strong analytical, writing, and oral argument skills, efficient case management experience, good academic and law firm employment record, and be passionate about advocacy and analyzing thorny, novel legal matters.
For a full-time attorney, the salary range offered is $150,000 – 300,000+/yr, DOE. The firm is also open to hiring a part-time counsel at a very competitive hourly rate. Bonus program is in place, including for matter origination and work on some of the firm’s plaintiff-side cases on behalf of highly paid executives. Employment benefits package offered and flexible with telecommuting.
This is a good opportunity for a litigator looking for work on very interesting cases, many of first impression, and wants to find a firm offering quality mentorship, direct client relationships, and plenty of first-chair deposition and motion hearing experience, and trial advocacy. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
Requirements
First-rate academic credentials and references
Desire to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling client matters, and adhering to strict deadlines
General familiarity with federal courts
General familiarity with witnesses
Earlier work involving discovery
Hands-on experience with employment litigation
Comprehension of employer employment law
Deep understanding of boutique law firm
Arbitration experience desired
Adeptness in commercial litigation
Practical knowledge of state courts
Demonstrated knowledge of trial experience
Civil litigation experience
Foundational knowledge in termination letters
Top-tier law experience highly desired
Plaintiff litigation experience is a plus
Defense litigation experience preferred
Legal research experience preferred
Employment discrimination experience highly valued
Proficiency in settlement negotiation
Good understanding of discrimination - EEOC cases
Prior experience with workplace investigations is a plus
Client relations experience highly desired
Command of bar admission
Background working on demurrers
Legal writing experience desired
Demonstrated knowledge of counseling
Experience with employee employment law
Previous experience working with drafting motions
Adeptness in trial preparation
Licensed attorney with 5+ years of experience
Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
This could be a great opportunity for you if you want to grow your legal career and consider yourself a self-starter. This opportunity comes with a competitive base salary, bonus potential and benefits package. This position is for someone who loves working in a strong team-oriented environment. If that's you, we want to hear from you! Get your career moving in the right direction, and contact us today!
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