California Employment Litigation Associate

QuickCruit, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks an Employment Associate for its California offices (San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, or San Diego). The role focuses on labor and employment litigation, including wage-hour issues, class actions, and PAGA claims, with opportunities for advisory work and contract negotiations.

Ideal candidates have a JD and at least two years of experience in employment law, with strong writing, research, and negotiation skills, trial experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Experience in labor and employment litigation.
• Defense of class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
• Trial experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters including research, drafting, and case management for class actions and single-plaintiff cases.
• Draft and negotiate employment, termination/severance, and related agreements; advise on reductions in force.
• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to a wide range of clients; stay abreast of California wage-hour laws and related statutes.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Legal drafting

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper seeks an Employment Associate for its California offices (San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, or San Diego). The role focuses on labor and employment litigation, including wage-hour issues, class actions, and PAGA claims, with opportunities for advisory work and contract negotiations.

Ideal candidates have a JD and at least two years of experience in employment law, with strong writing, research, and negotiation skills, trial experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a