Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in labor and employment law seeks a skilled Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in California employment law. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in California and possess strong analytical skills, exceptional writing abilities, and experience in various legal proceedings related to labor and employment matters.

Job Duties:

• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on labor and employment law issues.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and proceedings.
• Take depositions and prepare witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.
• Serve as second chair in trials, assisting with trial preparation and strategy.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, focusing on California employment law.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Experience taking depositions and participating in trials.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous federal clerkship experience.
• Familiarity with employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Legal writing and drafting.
• Client communication and advocacy.
• Trial preparation and litigation support.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Job Location: Santa Fe, NM

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Off-Ramp/On-Ramp program before and after parental leave.
• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits (supplemental life, accident, critical illness, long-term care insurance).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.