Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Associate with over three years of experience in employment law to join their team in San Diego, CA. The role involves handling various aspects of employment litigation and providing HR-related counseling and compliance advice.

Duties

• Manage employment litigation, including discrimination, leave, wage and hour, non-compete, and breach of contract matters.
• Provide everyday employment and HR-related counseling.
• Draft employment-related policies and agreements.
• Conduct investigations and deliver training sessions.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission or eligibility for admission to the California Bar.
• Minimum of three years of employment law experience.
• Experience in employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Proficiency in advising on employment-related compliance matters.
• Skilled in drafting employment policies and agreements.
• Experience in conducting investigations and delivering compliance training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission or eligibility for admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong litigation and counseling skills in employment law.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and conducting training.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.