Mid-level Employment Associate Attorney

San Jose office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a mid-level employment associate attorney with 3-6 years of experience in employment law. The candidate should have an interest in providing advice and counsel to clients. Previous experience advising clients with respect to hiring, terminations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, trade secrets, managing employees, leaves of absence, and wage and hour law; drafting employee handbooks, nondisclosure agreements, arbitration agreements, and separation agreements; and litigating with respect to wrongful termination, class and representative actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and breach of contract are preferred. Should have 3 years of employment law experience (litigation and/or advice and counsel work). Must have practiced in a private firm with experience taking responsibility for client matters (with supervision). Prior experience independently identifying issues and anticipating/recommending necessary next steps needed. Must be a current member in good standing of the State Bar of California.

The candidate possesses strong academic credentials. Should have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have strong legal and factual/investigative research skills. Should have exquisite attention to detail and accurate work product. Must have a commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic. Should have a desire to learn and grow professionally; possesses intellectual curiosity. The firm offers a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, EAP (employee assistance program), Technology Credit Union membership, 401(k), the Gradifi student loan repayment benefit, paid parental leave, teleworking opportunities, a no-accrual vacation policy, and associate bonus plan.

This firm's many practice areas include Business & Technology; Mergers & Acquisitions; Litigation; Employment Law; Environmental Law; Estate Planning Trust and Probate; Health Law; International; Nonprofit Law; Professional Liability; Real Estate and Land Use Law; and Tax Law.