Mid-Level to Senior Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm in Palo Alto is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with a strong interest in employment litigation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Eligibility for, or current licensure to practice law in California is required. Preferably, candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in employment litigation, employment counseling, and traditional labor work.

Duties:

• Handle employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims.
• Provide legal advice and counseling to clients on employment-related matters, including hiring practices, employee discipline, and termination.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings, mediation, and arbitration.
• Assist in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, union campaigns, and labor arbitrations.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in employment litigation, employment counseling, and traditional labor work (preferred).
• Strong interest in employment litigation.
• Excellent academic credentials and references.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Current licensure to practice law in California or eligibility to become licensed.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Licensure to practice law in California or eligibility to become licensed.

Skills:

• Proficiency in employment law and litigation procedures.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Despite its cultivated friendliness, this is a large and sophisticated firm in which attorneys learn to take an imaginative, adaptable approach to client matters rather than simply applying a certain transaction structure or litigation technique. This environment grants attorneys a breadth of experience unavailable to narrow specialists, which is essential for complex, multidistrict transaction and litigation matters.