All US Offices – Labor and Employment Alternative Track Associate

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking an alternative-track associate for its labor and employment practice. Candidates should have experience with state and federal EEO agencies and a background in employment law. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, assisting in investigations, and supporting marketing efforts. The position offers a salary range of $180,000 to $230,000, along with comprehensive benefits. This non-partnership track role allows for residency in any U.S. office.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with state and federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) agency.
• Should have a background in employment law with a focus on drafting legal documents.
• Prior human resources experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft agency position statements and related legal documents.
• Assist in investigations of employment law claims and mediations.
• Support marketing initiatives such as law flashes and pitches.
• Provide legal support to clients in the labor and employment practice.

Skills

Experience with state and federal EEO agencies

Background in employment law

Human resources experience

Education

Active membership in the state bar

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking an alternative‑track associate with law‑firm experience to join our labor and employment practice. The successful applicant must have state and federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) agency experience and a background in employment law, with a focus on drafting agency position statements and supporting the related investigations of claims and mediations facilitated by agencies. The associate will also support marketing efforts, including law flashes, pitches, and white papers, and should have prior human resources experience (preferred but not required). The candidate must be an active member of the bar in the state of the Morgan Lewis office for which the position is located. This position may be resident in any of our U.S. offices and is a non‑partnership track role.

Responsibilities

• Draft agency position statements and related legal documents.
• Assist in investigations of employment‑law claims and agency‑facilitated mediations.
• Support marketing initiatives such as law flashes, pitches, and white papers.
• Provide legal support to clients within the labor and employment practice.

Qualifications

• Experience with state and federal EEO agencies.
• Background in employment law.
• Active membership in the state bar of the relevant Morgan Lewis office.
• Prior human‑resources experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

For positions in CA, IL, MA, NJ, NY and Washington, DC the salary range is $180,000 to $230,000. The base salary or hourly wage range will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on experience, expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Compensation may be outside of the stated range and may include a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits such as 401(k) eligibility, paid time off (vacation, sick time, parental leave), and discretionary bonuses. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided upon offer. Employees are hired on an “at‑will” basis and the firm reserves the right to modify salary and benefits at any time.

Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie‑detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Morgan Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.