Labor and Employment Counsel

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced Labor and Employment Counsel to join its San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of employment litigation experience, including work on single plaintiff matters and wage and hour class actions. Active membership in the California bar is required.

Duties

• Oversee all phases of litigation.
• Serve as lead or day-to-day case manager.
• Supervise associates and staff.
• Act as a primary client contact.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship growth.

Requirements

• Minimum eight years of employment litigation experience.
• Active member of the California bar.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Significant deposition and courtroom experience.
• Experience with employment advice and counseling preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active California bar membership.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency in case strategy development.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Virtual Health services.
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness insurance.
• Life and Disability insurance.
• Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Family Leave and Paid Sick Time.
• Vacation Time.
• College Savings Plan and College Coach.
• Transportation Benefit and Back-up Child Care.
• Pet Insurance.
• Excess Liability Insurance.

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.