Hybrid Employment Litigation Associate (2–5 yrs)

Perkins Coie LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; 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

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a midlevel associate in its Employment practice in the San Francisco or Los Angeles office. Candidates should have two to five years of employment law experience and a proven ability to build a practice and work creatively with clients.

Qualified applicants should have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, and experience in employment litigation including court appearances and depositions, preferably with an AmLaw 100 firm.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills.
• Experience in employment litigation including court appearances and depositions.
• Ideal candidates will have federal clerkship experience and experience in wage/hour matters and class actions.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions.
• Draft and file summary judgment motions, arbitration motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, policies and terminations.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Deposition experience

AmLaw 100 experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a midlevel associate in its Employment practice in the San Francisco or Los Angeles office. Candidates should have two to five years of employment law experience and a proven ability to build a practice and work creatively with clients.

Qualified applicants should have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, and experience in employment litigation including court appearances and depositions, preferably with an AmLaw 100 firm.