Labor and Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with two to five years of experience to join its practice group in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for building a practice and working creatively with clients to find solutions.

Duties

• Represent clients in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions.
• Draft summary judgment motions, dispositive briefings, and motions to compel arbitration.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses, and oppositions to motions for class certification.
• Draft long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, including policies, handbooks, and employee performance.
• Conduct labor due diligence on M&A deals.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills.
• Experience with single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to ten paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.

This firm has provided high-value legal services to company and industry leaders as well as public and non-profit organizations for decades. The firm has an international presence, with practice areas including corporate and commercial litigation, intellectual property, and general regulatory advice. The firm's commitment to advancing diversity and inclusivity within the firm and communities guides its recruitment strategy and policy, as evidenced in its diversified workforce and equal opportunities it offers to all employees. The firm has actively supported LGBTQ communities, lawyers with disabilities, and lawyers of color through various resource groups. The firm employs brilliant entry-level and lateral staff and provides professional development training and mentorship programs, with a highly competitive pay package and other bonuses.