Hybrid Associate Attorney — Employment Litigation

Talnt; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its San Francisco, CA office. The role requires at least 2 years of employment litigation experience and active California Bar admission.

You will handle complex employment and commercial matters across state and federal courts, manage cases from start to finish, draft motions, conduct depositions, and interact directly with clients. This position offers exposure to sophisticated litigation practice, meaningful

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling employment-related claims (discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour, wrongful termination).
• Strong drafting skills and motion practice experience.
• Experience in both California state and federal courts preferred.
• Ability to independently manage case responsibilities while collaborating with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions, including party and expert witnesses.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and requests for production/admission.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare cases for trial, including pretrial filings and witness coordination.
• Communicate with clients regarding case strategy and status updates.
• Appear in state and federal courts as required.

Skills

Drafting skills

Motion practice

Legal research

Communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Talnt, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its San Francisco, CA office. The role requires at least 2 years of employment litigation experience and active California Bar admission.

You will handle complex employment and commercial matters across state and federal courts, manage cases from start to finish, draft motions, conduct depositions, and interact directly with clients. This position offers exposure to sophisticated litigation practice, meaningful