Senior Employment Litigation Associate - Class Action Focus

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior-level associate to join its Employment practice in San Francisco. This role focuses on complex wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) matters, representing employers across various industries. The position involves handling high-stakes employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and trade secret claims.

Duties

• Manage all phases of complex employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Develop litigation strategy and advise clients on litigation and settlement.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including class certification and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts.
• Oversee written discovery, document review, and case management.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with clients on employment counseling and compliance issues.
• Mentor junior associates and support team development.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California.
• 5+ years of employment litigation experience, including wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and class action procedure.
• Experience managing complex litigation and client interactions.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Experience with depositions and court appearances.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in California.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and oral advocacy abilities.
• Effective case management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and FSAs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.