Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join its dynamic practice in San Francisco, California. This role offers the opportunity to handle a wide range of labor and employment matters for both local and national employers, involving cutting-edge topics and diverse clients. The associate will be part of a team managing single plaintiff employment litigation and wage and hour class litigation.

Duties

• Manage civil litigation cases with a focus on employment law.
• Engage in discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Interact directly with clients and handle complex legal matters.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Preferred experience with FEHA, agency complaints, wage and hour, and other employment matters.
• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• License to practice in California.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• License to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong litigation and trial preparation skills.
• Excellent client interaction and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters independently.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Formal mentorship, training, and development programs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave program.

With 15 offices concentrated on the two coasts, plus Chicago and Detroit, this firm has national reach and a rising stature. The firm prides itself on offering individual, corporate, and non-profit clients direct and efficient advice, and on charting a course which secures the best long-term outcome. If you are looking to practice litigation, employment, intellectual property, or corporate law at a firm that is just the right size, this could be an ideal match for you.