Employment Litigation Associate – Mid to Senior Level

Advisory and Consulting Services; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment law firm is seeking a Mid–Senior Level Associate in California specializing in employment litigation. This role offers high-impact legal work in a collaborative environment and a competitive salary range. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of relevant experience and California Bar admission, paired with strong legal writing and time management skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave and generous PTO

401(k) with profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Student loan refinancing

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employment litigation experience in California.
• Experience with wage-hour class actions and PAGA claims.
• Strong legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage California wage-hour class action and PAGA matters.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and motions.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Legal writing skills

Independence

Time management

Education

Admission to the California Bar

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Employment Litigation Associate – Mid to Senior Level

Locations : Los Angeles | San Francisco | San Diego

Schedule : Hybrid / In-Office | Full-Time

Compensation : $200,000 – $260,000 base salary + full benefits

A leading employment law firm is seeking a Mid–Senior Level Associate with 3+ years of employment litigation experience to join its team in California. This is an excellent opportunity to handle high-impact employment law matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage California wage-hour class action and PAGA matters

Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and motions

Take and defend depositions

Argue motions and work closely with clients and teams

Handle multiple litigation matters with autonomy and precision

Ideal Candidate Will Have :

3+ years of employment litigation experience in California

Experience with wage-hour class actions and PAGA claims

Excellent academic credentials and strong legal writing skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

Admission to the California Bar

Compensation & Benefits :

Competitive salary range : $200,000 – $260,000, depending on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave and generous PTO

401(k) with profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Optional benefits : student loan refinancing, pet insurance, and more

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