Junior/Mid-Level Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a driven associate to join its Employment Practice in San Francisco. The candidate will support a diverse client base, including those in Tech, Life Sciences, and Private Equity, with a focus on employment litigation and counseling.

Duties

• Work on trade secret and employee mobility litigation.
• Handle PAGA and wage and hour class actions.
• Manage high-profile single plaintiff discrimination and harassment cases.
• Address founder disputes and pre-litigation matters.
• Respond to agency charges.
• Provide day-to-day advice on employment law issues.
• Draft employment-related agreements.
• Support M&A and corporate transactions.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and broad experience in employment litigation.
• Experience in counseling on employment law matters.
• California bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

• Outstanding academic credentials.

Certifications

• California bar admission.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Benefits

• Robust training and mentorship programs.
• Practice area retreats and shadowing opportunities.
• Off-site academies.

This international firm covers the full range of corporate law practices, and specializes in niche fields such as transportation, food, and carbon markets; its four offices in the state give the firm a strong presence in California. Attorneys in this firm take an entrepreneurial approach to minimizing risks and maximizing outcomes for leading corporations and investors, and are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the conference room.