Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate with 3-5 years of experience in complex employment litigation to join their team in San Francisco. The firm represents employers in high-stakes employment disputes and advises on workforce practices to prevent issues.

Duties

• Represent employers in single plaintiff disputes and wage and hour class actions.
• Advise clients on workforce practices and policies.
• Draft substantive motions, including motions to dismiss and for summary judgment.
• Appear in court for contested hearings.
• Advise on California wage and hour compliance and manage audits.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience with wage and hour class actions and single plaintiff cases.
• Experience with restrictive covenant issues under California law.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience with Traditional Labor is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong litigation and advisory skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and motions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

This multipractice, international firm has more than 700 lawyers across 11 U.S. and European offices. It offers services in more than 30 practice areas and industry concentrations. The San Francisco office is one of the smaller offices, but it is growing and very important to the success of the entire firm. Compensation and billable hours requirements are on a level with other firms of this size.