Labor And Employment Attorney

Labor & Employment Attorney - Advice and Counseling

Job Level : Senior Associate, Of Counsel, and / or Partner level attorneys

Location : Quarles’ San Diego, California office is preferred, but Quarles is open to considering applicants based outside of San Diego.

Our San Diego office was created by the 2023 combination of Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton, a premier labor and employment law firm, and Quarles & Brady, a national full-service law firm.

Job Type : Full-time, 1750 1950 billable hours annually.

Job Description :

Quarles is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment attorney to join its Chambers nationally - ranked Labor & Employment management-side practice group as an advisor and counselor to employers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in labor and employment law, with substantial experience providing advice and counsel to California employers on a wide range of issues .

The candidate should have a strong understanding of state and federal laws and regulations governing employment in California, including but not limited to the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VII, laws relating to disability accommodation and discrimination, the California Labor Code and Fair Labor Standards Act, the WARN Act and Cal-WARN, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the ICRAA.

The candidate should also have experience advising employers regarding discipline and discharge, responding to employee complaints, responding to agency charges, and drafting employer policies, employment agreements, and separation and severance agreements.

No portable practice required.

Responsibilities :

• Provide legal advice and counsel to CA-based clients on a wide range of labor and employment matters.
• Draft employment policies, employment agreements, and severance / settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on labor and employment issues for multi-state employers.
• Represent clients in agency proceedings (e.g., CCRD, EEOC, Labor Commissioner, Cal-OSHA).
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state of California.
• At least 7 years of focused experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work directly with clients on a wide range of employment-related advice matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Quarles offers competitive salaries, bonus, and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education, and skills of the applicant, including book of business for more experienced roles, and other job-related factors.

The salary range for a Senior Associate and Of Counsel physically located in California is $200,000 to $300,000 per year.

Quarles & Brady LLP, founded in 1892, is a national Am Law 200 firm with approximately 550 attorneys offering an array of legal services to clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small entrepreneurial businesses to individuals.

The firm, its practice groups and our attorneys have been honored with legal industry recognitions from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, US News-Best Lawyers, BTI Client Services A-Team, and beyond.

Our collegial, collaborative culture centers around a commitment to shared purpose, with our clients, our colleagues and our communities.

Our diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs continue to be routinely awarded accolades by many industry benchmarks, including Mansfield Rule Certifications, Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Human Rights Campaign Corporate Index, Law 360, Working Mother Magazine, and Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

We welcome you to review more about Quarles and the many reasons why Quarles may be the right place for you to continue your career at Quarles.com.

For a confidential inquiry, please contact Andrea Korphage, Manager of Partner Growth at .