Labor and Employment Senior Associate or Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior associate or counsel to join its Labor and Employment group in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment litigation, particularly in wage and hour class actions, and be admitted to practice in California.

Duties

• Manage and litigate complex employment cases.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple offices.
• Produce high-quality legal work under tight deadlines.
• Handle multiple assignments concurrently.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong background in wage and hour class actions.
• Admitted to practice law in California.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Willingness to work collaboratively across offices.

Benefits

• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.