Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a partner-track associate to join the Labor and Employment practice group in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in employment litigation defense and wage/hour class actions, with strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills.

Duties

• Defend clients in employment litigation cases.
• Manage wage and hour class action lawsuits.
• Collaborate with cross-office teams to deliver client solutions.
• Contribute to a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of substantive experience in employment litigation defense.
• Proven experience with wage/hour class actions.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple offices.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.