Employment Litigation Associate — High-Impact, CA

Spring Leaf Search; San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 225.000 - 435.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Spring Leaf Search, on behalf of a premier global law firm, seeks a Junior to Mid-Level Associate in California. The role is based in San Francisco or Silicon Valley and offers exposure to high-stakes employment matters alongside nationally recognized partners.

You will defend wage-and-hour and other complex disputes while advising clients on proactive workforce counseling, compliance, and investigations. California Bar admission is required, with strong academic credentials expected.

Competenze

• 2–5 years of substantive litigation or employment law experience.
• Strong legal drafting, case development, depositions, and motion practice.
• Exposure to both employment advisory and courtroom defense.
• Stellar academic record and strong written advocacy.
• Active admission to the California State Bar.

Mansioni

• Defend wage-and-hour and other employment disputes.
• Advise clients on workforce compliance and preventative strategy.
• Conduct internal workplace reviews and corporate investigations.

Conoscenze

Legal drafting

Case development

Depositions

Motion practice

Employment law

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrizione del lavoro

A premier global law firm is expanding its acclaimed California employment group and looking for a talented Junior to Mid-Level Associate to be based out of either San Francisco or Silicon Valley.

This is an exceptional platform for an ambitious litigator to take on high-stakes, sophisticated workplace matters alongside nationally recognized partners.

The Work & Practice Scope

You will step into a diverse, high-caliber practice balancing complex contentious matters and strategic advisory:

• Defending cutting-edge single-plaintiff disputes and high-exposure wage-and-hour class/representative actions.
• Partnering directly with high-growth and blue-chip enterprises on proactive workforce counseling, compliance, and preventative strategy.
• Conducting sensitive internal workplace reviews and corporate investigations.

What They Are Looking For

• 2–5 years of substantive litigation or dedicated employment law experience, gained within a peer large-firm or well-regarded national practice.
• Proven ability in legal drafting, case development, depositions, and strategic motion practice.
• Exposure to both employment advisory and courtroom defense is highly valued.
• Stellar academic record and strong written advocacy.
• Active admission to the State Bar of California is essential.

Package & Highlights

• Base Salary Range: $225,000 – $435,000 (commensurate with class year and market tier), plus discretionary annual bonus and a comprehensive institutional benefits package (comprehensive health, 401(k), parental leave).
• High-visibility role with direct partner mentorship, meaningful client contact, and genuine runway for long-term career progression.