Associate Attorney

LHH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

FSAs

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Vacation

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

LHH is assisting a prestigious San Francisco law firm in finding a midlevel Employment Litigation Associate. This role offers exposure to sophisticated California employment matters and hands-on responsibility in a collaborative environment.

You will represent employers in wage-hour and discrimination disputes, take depositions, draft motions, and work closely with partners on strategy and client development.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant employment litigation experience.
• Experience with California employment law matters.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive responsibilities throughout all phases of state and federal litigation.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and discovery motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage written discovery and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Counsel clients on employment-related issues and risk management.
• Work directly with partners and clients on complex matters.
• Participate in client development and relationship-building initiatives.

Skills

Employment litigation

California employment law

Legal research & writing

Oral advocacy

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

LHH is assisting a highly regarded law firm with its search for a midlevel Employment Litigation Associate in San Francisco. This is a strong opportunity for a California employment attorney who wants sophisticated work, meaningful client exposure, and hands-on responsibility within a collaborative practice.

The associate will represent employers in a range of complex California employment matters, including individual claims, wage and hour disputes, class and representative actions, discrimination and harassment matters, workplace investigations, and other employment-related litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle substantive responsibilities throughout all phases of state and federal litigation
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and discovery motions, and other litigation documents
• Manage written discovery and develop case strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances
• Counsel clients on employment-related issues and risk management
• Work directly with partners and clients on complex matters
• Participate in client development and relationship-building initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity:

• Significant client contact and substantive responsibility
• Hands-on deposition, motion, and case-management experience
• Collaborative environment with access to experienced attorneys and mentorship
• Strong platform for professional development and long-term career growth

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of relevant employment litigation experience
• Experience with California employment law matters
• JD from an accredited law school
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and work collaboratively with attorneys and clients

The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $325,000. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; retirement benefits; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts; paid sick leave; paid holidays; vacation; commuter benefits; an employee assistance program; and additional voluntary insurance programs. The position may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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