Employment Litigation Associate | Class Actions & Compliance

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm seeking a midlevel associate with 2–5 years of employment law experience to join its Employment practice group in the San Francisco or Los Angeles office.

The candidate should have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing, and experience in employment litigation including court appearances and depositions. Federal clerkship and wage/hour or class action exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal writing skills.
• Experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions.
• Familiar with AmLaw 100 firms preferred.
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus.
• Experience with wage and hour matters and class actions.
• Experience counseling clients on employment law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel clients on employment law compliance, including policies, handbooks, leaves, accommodations, performance and discipline, hiring and terminations.
• Assist with labor due diligence on M&A deals, as needed.
• Draft and file motions, arbitration agreements, and related employment documents.
• Participate in discovery, briefs, and dispositive briefing as required.
• Build a practice and collaborate creatively with clients to solutions.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Depositions

Federal clerkship

Wage & hour

Class actions

Client counseling

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm seeking a midlevel associate with 2–5 years of employment law experience to join its Employment practice group in the San Francisco or Los Angeles office.

The candidate should have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing, and experience in employment litigation including court appearances and depositions. Federal clerkship and wage/hour or class action exposure are highly valued.