Mid-Level Litigation Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Attorney licensed to practice law in California with significant experience in employment law matters, including wage and hour, PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act), and FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). The ideal candidate will have prior experience in employment litigation, including trial and mediation, and will be responsible for managing cases, conducting client interactions, and handling all aspects of litigation from discovery to trial.

Job Duties:

• Conduct substantive witness interviews and client consultations in employment law matters.
• Manage discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions of witnesses and experts.
• Regularly appear in court and defend motions related to employment litigation.
• Lead case management efforts, ensuring adherence to deadlines and strategic objectives.
• Draft dispositive motions, including demurrers, anti-SLAPP motions, motions for judgment, and motions for summary judgment.
• Represent clients in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients to provide updates on case status and strategy.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• 5+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on employment law, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA cases.
• Proven experience in employment litigation, including first or second chair trial experience.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• Experience in the public sector is advantageous but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and performance.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities for meeting minimum billable hours requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD (Long-Term Disability), STD (Short-Term Disability), AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Professional development support and opportunities for continuing legal education.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment in San Francisco, CA.

The San Francisco office of this premier public sector labor and employment law firm provides expertise in a number of areas, including: workplace harassment, discrimination, labor relations, disciplinary actions, wrongful termination, education law, student rights and student discipline, and affirmative action. Clients include municipalities, community college districts, school districts and private employers. The firms attorneys regularly present workshops to public agency officials in employment law, labor relations and public agency management. The work environment is relatively conservative; however, the firms attorneys generally describe colleagues as supportive and regularly meet outside of the office for lunch and other social activities. Client contact comes very early. Compensation is competitive with other firms of this size.