Employment Attorney

You’ve fought in California courts. You know what’s at stake. You’ve seen business owners blindsided by employment claims. You’ve seen how the wrong advice—or no advice—can cost them everything they’ve built. You also know the power of having the right attorney by your side.

At JDS Law, we are the attorneys for hard-working California employers. We don’t just react—we protect, prevent, and position clients for success. And we’re looking for another fighter to join our team in Temecula, California, a charming wine-country city just 1 hour from San Diego and Orange County and 2 hours from Los Angeles.

Here, you can still litigate, strategize, and deliver exceptional results—while making it home for dinner, enjoying a Saturday morning hike, or spending an afternoon at a vineyard. We offer a team culture built on collaboration, respect, and growth—not competition.

$125,000 - $175,000 yearly

We’re hiring an Employment Attorney with 2+ years of experience litigating California employment law (plaintiff or defense side). You’ll handle everything from strategic counsel to courtroom advocacy—backed by a dedicated team so you can focus on results, not admin.

• Advise and defend California employers in matters involving state labor and employment laws.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, and depositions.
• Draft and tailor employment agreements, policies, and compliance documents.
• Lead legal strategy with the support of a dedicated team so you can focus on advocacy, counsel, and results.

Our expectation: High-quality work, not endless hours. Full-time attorneys meet a target of 1,450 billed and collected hours annually with a reasonable caseload of meaningful work—enough to keep your skills sharp without owning your weekends. Origination is not required, but is rewarded.

Who You Are:

• An active CA Bar member in good standing.
• Skilled in state employment law and litigation (federal experience a plus).
• Ethical, driven, and ready to make a measurable impact.
• Collaborative, pro-active, and growth-minded.

What We Offer:

• Full-time salary: $125,000–$150,000 DOE, plus bonuses and incentives (OTE up to $175,000)
• Part-time option available for the right candidate
• Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays
• Medical/dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• In-office position with flexible scheduling, hybrid potential based on proven performance (not fully remote)
• A team that values your judgment, your time, and your growth

If you’re ready to use your courtroom skills to protect California small businesses—and want to grow with a firm that’s growing with intention—we want to hear from you. Come join a firm that lets you practice at a high level without living at the office. Send resumé + writing sample to info@jdslawyers.com with “Elevate” in the subject line.