Associate / Attorney - Employment Litigation

We Are Legal Revolution; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonuses

Commission-based origination structure

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking an associate attorney to support a busy California employment docket, including wage and hour, discrimination, whistleblower, and related claims. This 100% litigation role emphasizes writing and ownership of matters in a high-trust environment.

The role involves handling all phases of employment litigation, drafting motions and pleadings, deposition prep, and participation in mediations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 1 to 4 years of experience; employment law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of employment litigation, including case assessment, pleadings, discovery, and motion practice.
• Draft and revise demand letters, complaints, written discovery, and substantive motions.
• Support deposition preparation and strategy, including outlines and exhibit organization.
• Assist with settlement strategy and participation in mediations and negotiations.
• Work across matters involving wage and hour, discrimination/harassment/retaliation, whistleblower claims, and related labor and employment issues.

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

A confidential plaintiff-side employment litigation practice is seeking an associate attorney to support a busy California employment docket, including wage and hour, discrimination, whistleblower, and related claims. This is a 100% litigation role suited to an attorney who enjoys writing, ownership of matters, and working in a high-trust environment.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• 100% employment litigation focused on employee-side matters (open to candidates transitioning from employer-side work).
• No billable hour requirement.
• Additional earning potential through discretionary annual bonuses and a commission-based structure for attorneys who originate cases.
• Writing-forward practice where strong briefs and motion work are valued (writing sample required during the process).

THE ROLE

• Handle all phases of employment litigation, including case assessment, pleadings, discovery, and motion practice.
• Draft and revise demand letters, complaints, written discovery, and substantive motions.
• Support deposition preparation and strategy, including outlines and exhibit organization.
• Assist with settlement strategy and participation in mediations and negotiations.
• Work across matters involving wage and hour, discrimination/harassment/retaliation, whistleblower claims, and related labor and employment issues.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

• In office 4 days/week (with some flexibility).

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• 1 to 4 years of experience; employment law experience preferred.
• Professional maturity and emotional discipline in a high-trust, high-responsibility environment.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Experience representing employees in employment matters (or employer-side experience with a clear interest in transitioning to employee-side litigation).
• Interest in business development and case origination (commission structure available).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Discretionary annual bonuses.
• Commission-based structure for attorneys who originate cases.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.