Associate - Employment - San Francisco

McDermott; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Mc Dermott Will & Schulte, a leading global law firm with 1,700+ lawyers, is seeking an Associate for its Employment Practice Group in San Francisco. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of employment counseling and/or litigation experience and is admitted to practice in California.

Candidates should have strong writing, analytical and advocacy skills, and be able to contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team. The firm emphasizes wellness, inclusive culture, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in employment counseling and/or litigation.
• Experience with restrictive covenant and trade secret matters and wage and hour or class action litigation is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent writing, analytical and advocacy skills, along with a strong academic background.
• Must be admitted to practice in California.

Skills

Employment law

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. M c Dermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,450 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

Here, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our M c Dermott Well program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

M c Dermott is seeking an Associate with 4-7 years of experience to join our Employment Practice Group in our San Francisco office.

Job Requirements:

• 4 to 7 years of experience in employment counseling and/or litigation.
• Experience with restrictive covenant and trade secret matters and wage and hour or class action litigation is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent writing, analytical and advocacy skills, along with a strong academic background.
• Must be admitted to practice in California.

Expected Pay Range for Associates: 2026/2025 Class Compensation Years: $235,000

2024 Class Compensation Years: $245,000

2023 Class Compensation Years: $270,000

2022 Class Compensation Years: $320,000

2021 Class Compensation Years: $385,000

2020 Class Compensation Years: $410,000

2019 Class Compensation Years: $440,000

2018 and more senior class compensation years: $455,000

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.