Employment Litigation Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a highly regarded law firm, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join their San Francisco office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with experience handling California wage-hour class actions and PAGA cases to work in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Independently manage employment litigation cases from start to finish
- Handle California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases
- Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings
- Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
- Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts
- Work directly with clients on various employment law challenges
- Collaborate with a team while also taking initiative on independent case management
Qualifications :
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school4-6 years of employment litigation experienceExperience handling wage-hour class actions and PAGA cases is requiredStrong legal writing, analytical, and case management skillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a teamActive California Bar admission is requiredCompensation & Benefits :
Base salary range : $220,000 - $250,000 (actual pay based on experience, skills, and internal equity)Comprehensive benefits package, including :Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off and parental leave401(k) with profit-sharing and carve-out electionLife insurance and long-term disability coverageEmployee assistance programOptional benefits, including critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insuranceApplication Process :
Interested candidates should submit :
ResumeLaw school transcriptWriting sample (maximum 10 pages, minimally edited by others)Why Join?
Work at a top employment litigation firm handling high-profile California employment law mattersGain hands-on experience in complex class action and PAGA litigationJoin a collaborative, fast-paced team that values growth and innovationBe part of a leading San Francisco legal team with career advancement opportunitiesThis is an outstanding opportunity for an employment litigator to take their career to the next level at a prestigious law firm in San Francisco, CA.