Employment Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a highly motivated Employment Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of experience in employment defense to join its renowned Employment and Labor practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have experience in defending clients in wage and hour class actions, discrimination, and retaliation cases, as well as providing guidance on employment policies and practices. Candidates who are eager to take on responsibility and have strong legal writing and research skills will thrive in this role. This opportunity offers the chance to work with a diverse group of clients across a wide range of industries.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Defend clients in employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions, discrimination, and retaliation cases
• Draft and review legal motions, including motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions
• Advise clients on employment policies, procedures, and legal risks
• Draft employment agreements and develop training and auditing programs for employers
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice to clients
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and industry sectors
• Represent clients in litigation, including court appearances and negotiations
• Participate in crisis management services and conduct workplace investigations
• Engage in public speaking, webinars, and seminars on current employment law issues
• Contribute to the production of a weekly newsletter and media content on legal developments

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of experience in employment defense litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Experience advising clients on employment policies and compliance
• Ability to draft complex legal documents and provide actionable legal advice
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar

Skills:

• Employment Defense Litigation
• Wage and Hour Class Actions
• Discrimination and Retaliation Defense
• Employment Law Compliance
• Legal Research and Writing
• Drafting Employment Agreements and Policies
• Crisis Management and Workplace Investigations
• Public Speaking and Media Engagement
• Client Counseling and Negotiation

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Financial benefits including retirement plans
• Paid time off and other perks
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.