Description:

Join our Team
This is a dynamic opportunity for a proactive attorney who enjoys solving complex employment law challenges and building trusted client relationships across diverse industries. We are a thriving boutique law firm based in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District, seeking a strategic and business-savvy attorney to join our team.

About the role:
The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of legal experience, including significant time spent in employment litigation, and a growing passion for advising employers on a wide range of workplace issues. While litigation experience is essential, the majority of the role involves preventative counseling, compliance guidance, and strategic support. We offer a path for leadership, business development, and mentorship, all within a collaborative, supportive environment.

If you're ready to join a firm with a collaborative and resourceful team culture The Mitzel Group, would love to hear from you. Please send your resume, statement of interest, and writing sample to recruiting@mitzelgroup.com.

Core Responsibilities:

Handle sophisticated employment defense litigation matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other complex disputes.
Provide strategic advice and counseling to employers on compliance, risk mitigation, and litigation prevention.
Advise clients on employee relations, workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, leave laws, accommodations, hiring and separation practices, handbooks, and employment policies.
Develop practical, tailored solutions that balance legal risk with business needs.
Provide day-to-day counseling to employers in industries such as hospitality, technology, manufacturing, and professional services.
Occasionally support or oversee litigation matters, including risk assessments and case strategy.
Contribute to client training, policy development, and internal firm initiatives.
Collaborate with firm leadership on business development strategy while receiving mentorship to grow and manage your own book of business.
Engage in business development activities to help grow your practice and the firm's impact.
Gain hands-on experience in law firm management, client development, and leadership, preparing you to run and expand the practice.
Work directly with clients you enjoy, in a culture that values collaboration, flexibility, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Why This Role is Different
At The Mitzel Group, you'll step away from the rigid big-law pyramid and step into a firm where your voice matters and your ideas are valued. This opportunity is designed for an motivated attorney who wants to:

Be independent: Escape the bureaucracy of a mega-firm and shape your own future.
Be collaborative: Work with a growing, dynamic team that thrives on partnership, not competition.
Be a leader: Gain the mentorship and tools to lead and grow with the firm.

What we offer:

A hybrid work model with a centrally located San Francisco office.
A high-performing, collegial team that values initiative and thoughtful legal work.
Access to mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities.
The freedom and support to develop your own client relationships and book of business.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
At least 5-7 years of legal experience, with experience in employment litigation and sophisticated advice and counseling work.
Strong interest in building long-term, advisory relationships with clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable navigating complex legal and business environments.
Tech-savvy and experienced with law firm billing and case management systems.
Confidence in their ability to offer advice and help clients through difficult situations with sensitivity and positivity.

Preferred Qualities

Deep understanding of California and federal employment laws.
Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Ability to think outside the box and offer creative, thoughtful, and holistic business advice and solutions.
Personable and professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Eager to contribute to a growing, entrepreneurial legal team.

Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time position. Competitive salary and bonus structure that is commensurate with experience and meeting performance metrics. Medical, Dental and Vision benefits. 401k. PTO program. Support to join professional organization, attend training and MCLE programs, and cover bar dues.