Description

Employment Attorney – San Jose (Employment Experience REQUIRED)

Are you passionate about protecting workers’ rights and have a track record of success in the courtroom? We are seeking a talented and dedicated employment attorney to join our growing team in San Jose. This role is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities:

Represent employees in a wide range of employment law matters, including:

• Wrongful termination

• Discrimination and harassment

• Wage and hour violations

• Retaliation

• Breach of contract

• Family and medical leave issues

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to develop strong arguments for your clients.

• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.

• Depose witnesses and prepare clients for trial.

• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.

• Manage your caseload efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Stay up-to-date on changes in employment law.

• Collaborate effectively with other attorneys and staff members.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a team of experienced and dedicated attorneys.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Chance to make a positive impact on the lives of your clients.

How you will make an impact

• Supporting attorneys and staff within the practice groups department.

• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel.

• Legal research and drafting of a wide range of legal documents.

• Analyze and summarize legal documents.

  Requirements

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• California Bar license.

• At least 2 years of experience practicing employment law.

• Strong civil litigation experience is highly preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated passion for protecting workers' rights.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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