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Description We are looking for a skilled Employment Attorney to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role requires a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with substantial experience in employment law, particularly in providing advice, counseling, and litigation support. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Labor and Employment Law Group while also collaborating with other practice areas as needed. Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive legal advice and counseling on employment law matters, including terminations, leaves of absence, investigations, and wage practices. - Represent clients in employment-related litigation, including defense-side cases and wage and hour disputes. - Draft, review, and update employment policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws. - Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and clarity. - Manage multiple legal projects in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing deadlines effectively. - Collaborate with clients to develop strategic solutions to complex employment law issues. - Participate in depositions, hearings, and other court proceedings as required. - Support pro-bono initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the firm's guidelines. - Work closely with other practice groups to address cross-disciplinary legal matters. - Maintain a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually, with eligible pro-bono and DEI work counting toward this target. Requirements - Active license to practice law in California. - A minimum of 5 years of experience in employment law counseling and/or litigation, preferably on the defense side. - Demonstrated experience in wage and hour litigation, traditional labor law, and employment policy drafting. - Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills. - Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions. - Proficiency in legal tools and software, including Adobe Acrobat and document management systems. - Experience conducting depositions and preparing legal briefs and motions. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 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 ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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