Mid-Level Employment Associate

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm is seeking a mid-level Employment Associate to join its San Diego office. This role involves handling litigation management, legal research, drafting, and providing counsel in a variety of employment law matters, including wage and hour issues, discrimination, wrongful termination, and more. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law, particularly in litigation and transactional work.

Location:

• San Diego, CA

Duties:

• Manage employment-related litigation, including class actions and single-plaintiff cases.
• Handle legal research, legal drafting, and provide litigation-related support for various employment law matters.
• Advise clients on employment law matters, including wage and hour laws, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Draft and negotiate employment, termination, severance, and related agreements.
• Provide counsel on corporate transactions, including employment due diligence and advising on employment aspects.
• Advise on restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, policies, and leave of absence/accommodation issues (FMLA, ADA).
• Represent clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Offer day-to-day advice and counsel to clients in a range of industries.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law, including litigation, PAGA claims, and transactional work.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour laws, discrimination, and practice before state and federal courts and agencies.
• Experience defending class and collective actions, providing legal advice, and supporting complex corporate transactions.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Research and conceptual thinking skills.
• Persuasive communication and management skills.
• Ability to influence others and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off and other benefits.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.