ECVC Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an experienced ECVC Associate Attorney with 5-7 years of experience in Employment, Civil Rights, and Workplace Law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling complex legal matters related to employment law and civil rights, providing strategic legal counsel, and representing clients in various legal proceedings. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment with a commitment to diversity and professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in employment, civil rights, and workplace-related legal matters.
• Provide legal counsel and develop strategies for complex cases.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and manage case files from inception through resolution.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals on case strategies and arguments.
• Stay current on employment and civil rights law developments and advise clients accordingly.
• Attend client meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case documentation and records.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• 5-7 years of experience in employment, civil rights, and workplace law.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters and provide strategic counsel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of successful case management and client representation.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Expertise in employment, civil rights, and workplace law.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in legal case management and documentation.
• Effective negotiation and litigation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare, tutoring, and college coaching.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, accident insurance, ID theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.