Senior Associate Attorney

A law firm in Emeryville, CA, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate Attorney with substantial experience in class action employment matters, focusing on wage and hour, PAGA claims, and FLSA claims. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in wage and hour, class and collective actions, possess exceptional writing skills, and have extensive experience in taking/defending depositions and arguing in court. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including contributions to health and dental plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, subsidized gym membership, and disability coverage.

Duties:

• Manage and lead class action employment cases, specializing in wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA claims.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex employment law issues.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including arguing motions and participating in hearings.
• Take and defend depositions of key witnesses and experts.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior associates and legal staff.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and legal matters.
• Stay current on developments in employment law.

Requirements:

• Senior associate with significant years of experience in wage and hour, class, and collective actions.
• Extensive background in class action employment matters.
• Demonstrated success in taking and defending depositions.
• Proven ability to effectively argue cases in court.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal writing and research skills.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and guide junior associates.
• Proficient in legal strategy development and case management.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Contributions to health and dental plans.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Disability coverage.

This premier law firm with 27 years of experience focuses on civil litigation. Their nationwide reach is critical to addressing class action issues, multidistrict litigation, and complex cases that require high skill and substantive knowledge. Most of the cases go to trial. It's a competitive and lucrative place to build a legal career. This firm provides an opportunity to work on of the most valuable and important trials in the country.