Labor & Employment Associate

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its team in San Francisco, CA, with consideration for candidates applying to the Santa Monica, CA office. This role involves handling complex employment law matters, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and policy development. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of employment law experience, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to manage tasks independently.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Represent clients in wrongful termination, discrimination, disability accommodation, and sexual harassment cases
• Handle wage and hour class actions, employee unfair competition, and trade secret disputes
• Advise clients on compliance with state, local, and federal employment laws
• Assist in developing policies and procedures to mitigate litigation risks
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic counsel to clients
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on high-stakes employment law matters

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in employment law
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Litigation experience in employment-related disputes

Education

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

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the California Bar

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Litigation strategy and case management
• Negotiation and advocacy abilities
• Ability to interpret and apply employment laws and regulations
• Effective communication with clients and stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Collaboration with experienced labor and employment attorneys nationwide

Although this dynamic national firm is actively engaged in a diverse and complex litigation and business practice, the very small San Francisco office is comprised primarily of insurance and commercial litigators. The attorneys in the San Francisco office enjoy solid reputations as courtroom advocates and the work atmosphere is generally very collegial. The firm is very profitable.