Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm based in San Francisco, CA, is actively seeking a seasoned litigation attorney to join its employment and labor litigation team. This position is ideal for a professional with strong litigation experience who is ready to take on substantial responsibility in managing complex employment matters. This role blends in-person collaboration with remote flexibility, offering an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high-impact cases in a hybrid work environment.

Duties:

• Engage directly with clients to advise and strategize on employment litigation matters

• Conduct in-depth interviews with key witnesses and stakeholders

• Oversee discovery processes from start to finish

• Handle both sides of depositions (taking and defending)

• Draft and argue motions in state and federal courts

• Develop and execute case strategies through all phases of litigation

• Prepare dispositive motions, including, but not limited to:

  • Motions for summary judgment

  • Motions to strike

  • Anti-SLAPP motions

  • Demurrers and motions for judgment on the pleadings

• Participate in mediations and other alternative dispute resolution forums

• Lead or support at trial, depending on experience level

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in California

• At least 5 years of experience handling employment-related disputes

• Substantial prior experience with wage and hour, FLSA, and PAGA claims

• Direct courtroom litigation experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting complex motions and conducting discovery

• Familiarity with employment law in the public sector is beneficial

Education:

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

Certifications:

• California Bar admission required and in good standing

Skills:

• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple active matters

• Strategic thinker with attention to detail

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment

• Strong interpersonal communication for client-facing responsibilities

• Technologically proficient, including litigation support tools and case management systems

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA

• A hybrid schedule is available (office and remote)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with profit-sharing component

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities

• Supportive work environment focused on professional development

The San Francisco office of this premier public sector labor and employment law firm provides expertise in a number of areas, including: workplace harassment, discrimination, labor relations, disciplinary actions, wrongful termination, education law, student rights and student discipline, and affirmative action. Clients include municipalities, community college districts, school districts and private employers. The firms attorneys regularly present workshops to public agency officials in employment law, labor relations and public agency management. The work environment is relatively conservative; however, the firms attorneys generally describe colleagues as supportive and regularly meet outside of the office for lunch and other social activities. Client contact comes very early. Compensation is competitive with other firms of this size.