California Labor And Employment Attorney — Part-Time
Remote, Part-Time Opportunity! Are you ready to escape the high-pressure world of Big Law? Do you want the rewarding experience of working directly with business owners to help them navigate the minefield of California employment laws? Would it excite you to work with an enthusiastic team that rolls up its collective sleeves to provide top-notch legal services to the Firm's clients? We may be the perfect fit for you! Fairgrieve Law Office is seeking a part-time, remote Employment Attorney to join our esteemed team. Our Firm prides itself on providing exceptional legal services with a focus on employment law for businesses. As an Employment Attorney at Fairgrieve Law Office, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging employment issues to help clients stay within the bounds of California law. For this part-time position, we offer a flexible, remote work schedule with a competitive salary of $86,000 - $100,000 annually. There is potential, but not pressure, to transition into a larger role. The attorney must be licensed in California. The Firm promotes a positive, collaborative work culture, and we take pride in guiding clients to do the same. Apply today to be part of our mission to provide outstanding legal services to California employers. Responsibilities: • The opening is for a part-time associate position, to work approximately 15 billable hours per week. • The associate will be responsible for advising and representing companies in employment law matters. • The attorney will counsel and advise clients on how to implement proactive best practices, reduce risk, and ensure compliance in handling employment situations, and respond to questions. Often inquiries are time-sensitive. • The attorney will represent clients in matters before agencies such as the Labor Commissioner’s Office and the Department of Civil Rights. Hearings are usually conducted remotely. • The attorney will represent employers in litigation matters. The Firm intentionally keeps its litigation docket light so we can ensure we have availability for our advice work. • The attorney will advise on and draft workplace policies and handbooks. • The attorney must be able to communicate clearly with clients, staff, and opposing counsel. Qualifications: • Solid understanding of federal and state employment laws. • Ability to provide clear, actionable advice to employers on compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices. • Experience drafting workplace policies, employee handbooks, and employment agreements. • Able to handle time-sensitive employer inquiries with quick and thoughtful responses. • Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing workload effectively. • Comfortable making judgment calls on when to escalate issues or seek additional input. • Ability to independently represent employers before agencies like the Labor Commissioner’s Office and the Department of Civil Rights (often in remote hearings). • Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills for handling pleadings, motions, and hearings. • Comfortable taking ownership of client matters and proactively providing solutions. • Client-focused mindset. • Skills and experience are important and valued, but personality, character, and integrity are extremely important considerations. If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to reviewing your application. Applicants should submit their resume, a written statement of introduction in which you explain what you believe are the three most important qualities or values in an attorney working with small businesses, and the names of five professional references who are familiar with your quality of work (eg. a supervisor, co-counsel, opposing counsel, judge). Compensation: $86,000 - $100,000 yearly
• The opening is for a part-time associate position, to work approximately 15 billable hours per week. • The associate will be responsible for advising and representing companies in employment law matters. • The attorney will counsel and advise clients on how to implement proactive best practices, reduce risk, and ensure compliance in handling employment situations, and respond to questions. Often inquiries are time-sensitive. • The attorney will represent clients in matters before agencies such as the Labor Commissioner’s Office and the Department of Civil Rights. Hearings are usually conducted remotely. • The attorney will represent employers in litigation matters. The Firm intentionally keeps its litigation docket light so we can ensure we have availability for our advice work. • The attorney will advise on and draft workplace policies and handbooks. • The attorney must be able to communicate clearly with clients, staff, and opposing counsel.