Employment Law Litigation Associate - Northern CA

Talnt; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking an Employment Law Associate with 3–5 years of litigation experience to join our Northern California practice. The role involves handling pre-litigation disputes, single-plaintiff and PAGA matters, and client counseling with significant responsibility for case management, depositions, and motions.

Candidates must be California-licensed, possess strong research and writing skills, and be able to work from San Francisco, Menlo Park, or Sacramento offices.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of litigation experience at a peer law firm.
• Membership in the California State Bar.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Strong research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Ability to work with corporate clients and in teams.
• Ability to work from San Francisco, Menlo Park, or Sacramento offices.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-litigation disputes and advise on claims and risks.
• Represent clients in single-plaintiff and class actions, including PAGA.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses.
• Appear at hearings and participate in mediations.
• Manage case deadlines and workstreams with partners.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

California Bar Membership

Job description

Talnt is seeking an Employment Law Associate with 3–5 years of litigation experience to join our Northern California practice. The role involves handling pre-litigation disputes, single-plaintiff and PAGA matters, and client counseling with significant responsibility for case management, depositions, and motions.

Candidates must be California-licensed, possess strong research and writing skills, and be able to work from San Francisco, Menlo Park, or Sacramento offices.