Associate Attorney needed for San Francisco office

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience in labor and employment law, including matters related to higher education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and handle high-impact litigation and client advisory work. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, legal writing skills, and a desire to work on complex labor disputes and legal issues in higher education.

Location

• San Francisco, California

Duties

• Represent clients in traditional labor and employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour claims, and wrongful termination cases.

• Handle Class Action/PAGA litigation.

• Advise higher education institutions on Title IX compliance, student conduct matters, and other relevant regulations.

• Draft and review contracts, policies, and employee handbooks.

• Provide counsel on workplace investigations, employee relations, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.

• Participate in mediations, depositions, hearings before administrative agencies, and court proceedings.

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed memoranda and briefs.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in labor and employment law, with a preference for candidates with exposure to higher education law.

• Strong litigation and legal writing skills.

• Experience drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team while also managing individual cases.

• Demonstrated interest in staying current with evolving labor laws, higher education regulations, and employment policies.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar is required.

Skills

• Strong litigation, negotiation, and legal writing abilities.

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage a caseload and handle multiple tasks effectively.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to handle matters independently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys in a supportive and dynamic environment.

• Reasonable billable requirement of 1750 annual hours.

• A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance.

The mid-sized San Francisco office of this firm represents private and public employers of all sizes on issues and claims arising out of the employer-employee relationship and on union-related matters. Its attorneys regularly handle litigation involving wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment, and other employment-related issues. Many of the attorneys joined the firm after gaining valuable experience in a very diverse set of fields, including: business, industry, government, and education. As part of its preventive practice, the firm's attorneys also present training seminars to private and public employers of all sizes on how manage within labor and employment laws and avoid costly litigation.