Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Associate to join its team in San Diego, California. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of employment-related legal matters, providing valuable counsel and representation to clients.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, leave, wage and hour, non-compete, and breach of contract matters.
• Provide everyday employment and HR-related counseling to clients.
• Draft employment-related policies and agreements.
• Conduct investigations and deliver training sessions.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in California.
• At least three years of employment law experience.
• Experience in employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Proficiency in advising employers on compliance matters.
• Skilled in drafting employment policies and agreements.
• Experience in conducting investigations and delivering compliance training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and exercise attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in team settings.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Strong litigation and counseling skills in employment law.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and agreements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.