Employment & Labor Senior Associate/Counsel

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate or Counsel to join its nationally recognized Employment & Labor practice. This role requires at least six years of experience, with a strong focus on counseling and defending both single-plaintiff and class/collective actions related to employment matters such as wage and hour issues, harassment, and discrimination. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent legal research skills, a high level of responsibility, and the ability to manage client engagements efficiently.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Counsel and defend employers in single-plaintiff employment cases and class/collective actions related to wage and hour issues, discrimination, and harassment.
• Advise on employment matters including discipline/discharge, restrictive covenants, ADA/FMLA compliance, and general workplace practices.
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and draft and argue motions.
• Draft complex class and collective certification opposition briefs.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, employee handbooks, and other employment-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on employment law issues.
• Manage multiple client engagements and priorities, maintaining a high degree of responsibility.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in employment law, with significant exposure to both single-plaintiff and class/collective actions.
• Experience in counseling employers on various employment issues, including wage and hour, discrimination, and harassment.
• Proficient in drafting complex legal documents, including employment agreements and handbooks.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle depositions, discovery, and legal motions effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to the state bar (California preferred).

Skills:

• Expertise in employment law, including wage and hour and workplace compliance.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters and multiple client engagements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Flexible time off, including paid parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

The Southern California office opened seven years ago. Thirteen qualified attorneys round out their legal practice. Areas of practice served are diverse. A number of their practice disciplines consist of mergers-acquisitions, securities, leasing, mortgage work, joint ventures, corporate, and real estate financing. Attorneys support several non-profit organizations namely the Inner City Law Center, Public Counsel as well as the Western Law Center for Disability Rights and Women at Risk. Attorneys were named in a well-known law publication.