Associate Attorney

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) profit sharing & match

Performance-based hours bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Child care support

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A premier labor and employment law firm is seeking a litigation associate for its San Francisco office. This hybrid role offers flexibility and direct client contact, enabling involvement in cases that shape California employment law. Key responsibilities include conducting witness interviews, managing case strategy, and drafting legal motions. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of litigation experience in employment law, with a strong commitment to professional growth and well-being, and is rewarded with competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in employment law required.
Must have experience in litigation.
Public JDBC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct substantive witness interviews.
Manage discovery and case strategy.
Take and defend depositions.
Appear and argue motions in court.
Draft dispositive motions like demurrers and summary judgement motions.

Skills

Employment law experience (Wage & Hour, PAGA, FLSA)

Litigation experience

Public JDBC experience

Job description

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW), a premier labor and employment law firm with over 120 attorneys and 5 California offices, is seeking a litigation associate for its San Francisco office. This hybrid role offers flexibility along with direct client contact, courtroom experience, and the chance to work on cases that influence California employment law.

What You'll Do

Conduct substantive witness interviews
Manage discovery and case strategy
Take and defend depositions
Appear and argue motions in court
Draft dispositive motions, including demurrers, anti‑SLAPP motions, and summary judgement motions

What We're Looking For

3+ years of employment law experience (Wage & Hour, PAGA, FLSA)
Litigation experience required
Public JDBC experience is a plus

Why LCW

Hybrid schedule supporting professional growth and well‑being
Competitive compensation
401(k) profit sharing & match
Performance‑based hours bonus
Comprehensive health benefits and FSA

Join LCW and build your career in a firm that combines sophisticated labor and employment practice with a mission that matters.

Learn more at lcwlegal.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Employmentucleus decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Actavid and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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