Labor and Employment Senior Associate or Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior associate or counsel to join its Labor and Employment group in San Francisco, California. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years of employment litigation experience, particularly in wage and hour class actions, and be admitted to practice in California.

Duties

• Manage and litigate complex employment cases.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices.
• Produce high-quality legal work while handling multiple assignments.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in California.
• Minimum of six years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong background in wage and hour class actions.

Education

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

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Strong academic credentials.

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.