California Employment Associate — Class Actions & Counsel

DLA Piper; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks Employment Associates for its California Offices (San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, or San Diego).

The role requires a JD and admission to practice in California, with a minimum of 2 years in labor and employment, including litigation and advisory work. Candidates should have strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, state and federal courts, and experience defending class and PAGA matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in labor and employment, including litigation, and advice and counsel work.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour laws, the California Labor Code, discrimination laws, and practice before state and federal court and agencies.
• Experience in the defense of class and collective actions, as well as PAGA claims, and provide day to day advice and counsel to our wide range of clients.
• Trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation management, legal research, legal drafting, and other litigation-related tasks for class action and single plaintiff cases.
• Draft and negotiate employment, termination/severance, and related agreements; advise on reductions in force.
• Advise on restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, employee policies/training and leave practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties; produce deliverables and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Meet deadlines, maintain quality work product, and foster positive work relationships.

Skills

Communication

Research

Analytical

Attention to detail

Organization

Independent work

Collaboration

Persuasive communication

Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

DLA Piper seeks Employment Associates for its California Offices (San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, or San Diego).

The role requires a JD and admission to practice in California, with a minimum of 2 years in labor and employment, including litigation and advisory work. Candidates should have strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, state and federal courts, and experience defending class and PAGA matters.