Job Description
High Caliber Work, Balanced Life
If you’ve litigated in California courts, you’ve likely felt it. Endless hours. Billable pressures. Cases that swallow weekends and holidays. You didn’t go to law school for that.
At JDS Law, we practice a different way. We protect California employers with sharp counsel and focused litigation—without sacrificing the lives of the attorneys who do the work. We value your talent and your time. High standards. Real boundaries. Meaningful cases.
If you’ve seen business owners blindsided by employment claims, or you’ve seen how the wrong advice—or no advice—can cost them everything they’ve built, let’s talk.
Full-time salary: $125,000–$150,000 DOE + bonuses (OTE up to $175,000)
Responsibilities:
We’re hiring an Employment Attorney with
2+ years of California employment litigation experience (plaintiff or defense). You’ll handle strategy and courtroom work with a team that clears the noise so you can deliver outcomes. We don’t just react—we protect, prevent, and position clients for success .
You will:
• Advise and defend California employers on state labor and employment laws.
• Litigate—court appearances, mediations, depositions—with ownership and support.
• Draft and tailor agreements, handbooks, and compliance policies that actually work.
What we measure: quality and impact—not face time. • Target: 1,450 billed and collected hours annually with a reasonable caseload.
• Origination: not required; rewarded when it happens.
• Support: dedicated team, modern systems, and streamlined admin.
Qualifications:
Who You Are • Active CA Bar member in good standing
• Skilled in California employment law and litigation ( federal experience a plus)
• Strong analyst, clear writer, effective negotiator, steady advocate
• Ethical, driven, and ready to make a measurable impact for small businesses
About Company:
What We Offer
Part-time option available for the right candidateBenefits: paid vacation, medical/dental, 401(k) match (full-time)Schedule: in-office with flexible hours and hybrid potential (not fully remote)A firm that invests in your craft—and respects your life outside of itWho We Are
JDS Law is a client-centered firm committed to protecting what hard-working California business owners have built. We work as a team, value every member, and never stop learning. Here, you’ll find a positive, collaborative environment where your contributions are respected and your growth is supported.
If you want challenging, purposeful work without the burnout treadmill—come build with us. Protect California’s Builders, Creators, and Doers. Do excellent work. Go home on time. Send resumé + writing sample to [email protected] with “Elevate” in the subject line.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Weekend work,