California Employment Litigation Associate: Hands-on Growth

LHH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

FSAs

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Vacation

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

LHH is assisting a prestigious San Francisco law firm in finding a midlevel Employment Litigation Associate. This role offers exposure to sophisticated California employment matters and hands-on responsibility in a collaborative environment.

You will represent employers in wage-hour and discrimination disputes, take depositions, draft motions, and work closely with partners on strategy and client development.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant employment litigation experience.
• Experience with California employment law matters.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive responsibilities throughout all phases of state and federal litigation.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and discovery motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage written discovery and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Counsel clients on employment-related issues and risk management.
• Work directly with partners and clients on complex matters.
• Participate in client development and relationship-building initiatives.

Skills

Employment litigation

California employment law

Legal research & writing

Oral advocacy

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

LHH is assisting a prestigious San Francisco law firm in finding a midlevel Employment Litigation Associate. This role offers exposure to sophisticated California employment matters and hands-on responsibility in a collaborative environment.

You will represent employers in wage-hour and discrimination disputes, take depositions, draft motions, and work closely with partners on strategy and client development.