3–6 Year Labor & Employment Associate – Litigation & Compliance Focus | San Francisco, CA- 399661

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San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent law firm in San Francisco seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 3-6 years of experience. This role encompasses handling sophisticated employment litigation and providing day-to-day counseling. Applicants should possess a Juris Doctor and a strong background in employment law. The firm fosters a collaborative culture, offering significant courtroom exposure and long-term career growth. Apply now for a high-impact opportunity providing meaningful responsibility and professional development.

Qualifications

  • 3–6 years of relevant labor and employment law experience.
  • Strong background in employment litigation and counseling.
  • Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills.
  • Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

  • Handle single‑plaintiff employment litigation, including discrimination and wrongful termination matters.
  • Engage in class action and PAGA litigation from inception through resolution.
  • Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions; argue motions in court.
  • Take and defend depositions and conduct administrative hearings.
  • Draft workplace policies and deliver employee training programs.
  • Provide day‑to‑day advice and counseling to employers on employment law issues.

Skills

Litigation
Employment law counseling
Legal writing
Research
Communication skills
Detail-oriented
Strong work ethic

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

3–6 Year Labor & Employment Associate – Litigation & Compliance Focus

A respected law firm is seeking a California-licensed Labor & Employment Associate in San Francisco to handle sophisticated employment litigation, class actions, and day-to-day counseling. This role offers courtroom exposure, client contact, and long-term growth.

Overview

A well-established, entrepreneurial law firm with a strong client-service reputation is expanding its labor and employment practice in San Francisco. This opportunity is ideal for a Labor & Employment Attorney who enjoys a mix of litigation and management-side counseling, including class actions, PAGA matters, and workplace compliance. The role stands out for hands‑on responsibility, a collaborative culture, and exposure to complex employment matters across industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle single‑plaintiff employment litigation, including discrimination and wrongful termination matters
  • Engage in class action and PAGA litigation from inception through resolution
  • Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions; argue motions in court
  • Take and defend depositions and conduct administrative hearings
  • Draft workplace policies and deliver employee training programs
  • Provide day‑to‑day advice and counseling to employers on employment law issues
Qualifications
  • 3–6 years of relevant labor and employment law experience
  • Strong background in employment litigation and counseling
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
  • Detail‑oriented with a strong work ethic
Culture & Firm Appeal

This firm is known for its entrepreneurial mindset and client‑centered culture, serving both business and government clients across a wide range of legal services. Attorneys benefit from collaboration, meaningful responsibility, and access to multidisciplinary resources that support innovative legal solutions and high‑quality client service.

Why This Role Is Unique
  • Balanced practice combining employment litigation and management‑side counseling
  • Exposure to class actions, PAGA matters, and high‑impact employment cases
  • Opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized, client‑focused platform
  • Strong benefits and support for long‑term professional development
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