Korean-Speaking Labor and Employment Staff Attorney

Barnes & Thornburg LLP • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The San Diego office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Korean-speaking Labor and Employment Staff Attorney to support its growing practice. This role is ideal for an attorney interested in developing practical experience in employment litigation support and day-to-day advice and counseling matters, with a particular focus on serving Korean-speaking clients.

Requirements

• Fluency in Korean required (reading, writing, and speaking)
• 2+ years of experience in labor and employment or general litigation (law firm experience preferred)
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in employment advice and counseling and/or employee handbook drafting
• Strong experience with litigation support, particularly discovery and written work product
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently
• Admission to the California Bar

Nice To Haves

• Have experience supporting employment litigation on behalf of employers
• Have experience drafting or reviewing employee handbooks or HR policies
• Be interested in a non-partnership-track, high-impact support role within a busy practice
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, particularly in working with Korean-speaking clients
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in representing employers in employment-related disputes, with a focus on high-volume litigation support
• Manage and execute discovery, including drafting and responding to document requests, interrogatories, and subpoenas
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, and motion drafts
• Assist with case management, fact development, and document review
• Support employment advice and counseling matters, including providing day-to-day HR guidance to clients
• Draft, review, and update employee handbooks, policies, and workplace documents
• Translate and adapt employment policies and legal materials for Korean-speaking clients, ensuring compliance with U.S. and California law
• Communicate directly with Korean-speaking clients on employment-related matters
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members across offices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed