Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm located in San Francisco is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defending and litigating lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, advising and counseling employers on various employment and labor law issues, and representing employers in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. Class Action/PAGA experience is preferred.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters.
• Handle class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on employment law issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a collegial and professional work environment.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Current California Bar admission in good standing.
• 4-6 years of experience, with an employment law background strongly preferred.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Current California Bar admission in good standing.

Skills:

• Employment litigation
• Legal research and analysis
• Written and oral communication
• Case management and organization
• Client counseling and advocacy
• Class Action/PAGA experience (preferred)
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking and time management
• Project management
• Professionalism and teamwork

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.