Mid-Level Associate Attorney needed for San Francisco office

Job Title: Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Employment Litigation)

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in San Francisco, CA, is currently seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join its dynamic litigation team. This firm specializes in complex employment law cases and offers an outstanding opportunity for hands-on experience in trial work. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in employment law, particularly in litigation, and a strong academic background. As part of a close-knit team, the selected individual will work directly with partners, clients, and experts on a range of employment-related matters, including trials and appeals.

Duties:

• Lead and assist in all stages of litigation, from pre-trial to trial and appeals
• Conduct legal research and draft comprehensive memoranda
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Engage in discovery, including propounding and responding to requests, taking and defending depositions
• Interact with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel
• Represent clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before governmental agencies
• Develop case strategies and provide regular updates to supervising attorneys and clients
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment and adjudication
• Coordinate and manage case investigations, including taking depositions and managing expert testimony

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of employment litigation experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to handle complex legal research and writing tasks
• Strong case management experience, including working directly with clients and adversaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with clients
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in California and good standing

Certifications:

• Active Bar Membership in California

Skills:

• Strong writing and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice
• Expertise in employment litigation matters, including both individual and class-action cases
• Proficient in e-discovery tools, data management applications, and legal technologies
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently
• Superior oral advocacy skills, with a demonstrated ability to represent clients in court and at hearings

Job Location:
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid work options available)

Benefits:

• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and time off
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses

The attorneys at this law firm have extensive experience in all phases of litigation. Their areas of practice include trial, employment and labor, construction litigation, and employment-related litigation. Their offices are located in California.