Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm based in San Francisco, CA, with a strong presence in labor, employment, and education law, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its litigation team. This opportunity, offered through a legal recruiting agency, provides a dynamic and flexible hybrid work environment focused on advancing public sector employment law. The role is designed for a skilled litigator with a deep understanding of employment statutes and courtroom advocacy, particularly in matters involving wage and hour regulations, PAGA, and FLSA claims.

Duties:

• Handle direct client communication and strategy development

• Conduct substantive interviews with witnesses

• Oversee and manage discovery, including document review and responses

• Take and defend depositions

• Prepare and argue motions, including dispositive and procedural filings

• Draft legal briefs such as:

  • Motions for summary judgment

  • Anti-SLAPP motions

  • Demurrers

  • Motions for judgment on the pleadings

• Appear regularly in court for motion hearings

• Collaborate on trial preparation and dispute resolution proceedings

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in California

• At least 5 years of hands-on litigation experience in employment law

• Familiarity with wage and hour matters, including class/PAGA claims and FLSA

• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently

• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with both in-office and remote tasks

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Current and valid California Bar membership

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing capabilities

• Confident oral advocate in hearings and proceedings

• Strategic thinking in litigation planning and execution

• Excellent organizational and case management skills

• Comfortable with fast-paced, high-stakes legal environments

• Experience in public sector representation (preferred)

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA

• A hybrid work environment is available

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Annual performance-based bonuses (based on billable hour targets)

• Opportunity to work on precedent-setting litigation in public sector law

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.