Employment Partner

The San Francisco, CA office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an Employment Partner to join their Labor & Employment practice group.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney with a strong background in labor and employment defense litigation to step into a leadership role within a nationally recognized firm. The ideal candidate will bring strategic litigation experience, strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, and a commitment to exceptional client service. Portable business will be considered but is not required.

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution

Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment

Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters, including:

Wage and hour disputes

Single-plaintiff and class/collective actions

Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims

Conduct and oversee appearances in both Federal and State courts

Represent clients in investigations and proceedings before the:

U.S. Department of Labor

EEOC

State and local human rights agencies

Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice to clients on employment-related matters

Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the practice group

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience

Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions

Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management experience

Strong litigation, analytical, and communication skills

Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts

Admission to practice in California required

Portable business is welcomed but not required

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters with a nationally respected team

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and supportSignificant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunitiesMeaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience

Base Salary Range: $200k -$300k

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.