Mid-to-Senior level Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-to-Senior level Labor and Employment Associate Attorney for their San Francisco, California office. The candidate will handle cutting-edge labor and employment litigation matters involving a broad range of interesting, high-profile clients and topics. Focus on defending clients in single and multi-plaintiff actions (in court and arbitration), defending employers in class and PAGA employment litigation, investigating and responding to administrative charges, and advising clients on employment-related matters.

Duties:

• Defend clients in single and multi-plaintiff actions, both in court and arbitration settings.
• Represent employers in class and PAGA employment litigation.
• Investigate and respond to administrative charges.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on various California-based employment issues.
• Offer day-to-day advice to clients, prepare handbooks and employment policies, and conduct training for managers and employees.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.
• 5+ years of experience practicing labor and employment law, preferably with a focus on California employment law.
• Civil litigation and/or trial experience is a plus.

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of labor and employment law, particularly California employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive training and development programs, including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Competitive annual bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care expenses.
• Teladoc for 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video.
• Employee assistance program.
• Back-up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program.

This firm advocates for management in all fields of employment and labor law on a national scale, with a growing network of forty offices from Miami to Los Angeles; the firm's coast-to-coast clientele ranges from startups to Fortune 50 companies, more than half of whom rely on this firm for counsel. The firm's attorneys boast deep experience in labor and employment matters, resulting in a successful record of client solutions.