Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in San Francisco to join its labor and employment practice. The candidate will work on impactful cases, contributing to client success with a focus on employment law and higher education-related legal issues.

Duties

• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation, including discrimination and wrongful termination cases.
• Handle Class Action/PAGA litigation.
• Advise higher education institutions on Title IX compliance and student conduct matters.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, and handbooks.
• Provide counsel on workplace investigations and employee relations issues.
• Participate in mediations, depositions, and hearings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and briefs.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2-4 years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably with exposure to higher education law.
• Strong litigation and legal writing skills.
• Experience drafting legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage individual cases.
• Interest in evolving labor laws and higher education regulations.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills

• Litigation and legal writing.
• Contract drafting and review.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with experienced attorneys.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Reasonable billable requirement.
• Culture valuing innovation 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.