Associate Attorney -Labor & Employment

Higgs Fletcher & Mack; San Diego (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

On-site gym membership

Paid onsite parking

Ongoing workshops & continuing education programs

Job summary

Higgs Fletcher & Mack in San Diego seeks an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney for its Employment Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of employment litigation experience, including class action and PAGA. Responsibilities include working on various litigation matters, drafting legal documents, and assisting in workplace investigations. The role offers a full-time contract with a salary range of $140,000-$170,000 plus a bonus, and benefits like health insurance, 401(k), and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar.
• 3+ years of experience in employment litigation required.
• Wage and hour class action/PAGA experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on employment litigation matters of various sizes.
• Extensive contact with client representatives and opposing counsel.
• Assist with workplace investigations.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft pleadings and motions, including dispositive motions.
• Draft and respond to discovery and correspondence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious law firms, seeks an experienced litigation Associate Attorney to join the Firm’s Employment Litigation Practice Group. Our ideal candidate will possess three or more years’ experience within the Employment Litigation practice area.

Job Responsibilities

• Work on employment litigation matters of various sizes including individual, class, wage & hour, and PAGA litigation
• Extensive contact with client representatives and opposing counsel
• Assist with workplace investigations
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft pleadings and motions, including dispositive motions
• Draft and respond to discovery and correspondence

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar
• 3+ years of experience in employment litigation required
• Wage and hour class action/PAGA experience highly preferred
• Possess strong analytical skills, excellent oral, and written communication skills
• Highly motivated professional who can take initiative and work independently as well as within a team

Job Type

Full-time

Anticipated base salary

$140,000-$170,000.00 + Bonus

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Attorneys)
• Paid holidays
• Offices overlooking San Diego Bay & Downtown San Diego
• Free on-site gym membership
• Access to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers’ room and more!
• Paid onsite parking
• Ongoing on-site workshops & continuing education programs

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Location

Onsite with the potential to move to hybrid after training