Hybrid Labor & Employment Associate — San Jose

Distinct | North America; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in San Jose seeks an Labor and Employment Associate for a hybrid role. You will handle wage-hour claims, misclassification issues, and defend discrimination cases while learning the employment practice.

Experience in civil litigation and admission to the California Bar are essential. You will also take depositions, manage discovery, draft motions, and advise employers on policies and investigations, supporting a smooth transition from litigation to employment work within

Qualifications

• 1–5 years in civil litigation is preferred
• Must have California Bar admission
• Open to transitioning to employment side and learning on the job

Responsibilities

• Handle wage and hour claims and contractor misclassification (from one employee up to a class)
• Defend discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases (state and federal)
• Take depositions and manage written discovery and related motions
• Advise employers on policies and workplace investigations before filing

Skills

Civil litigation

Wage and hour claims

Misclassification

Depositions

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Distinct | North America in San Jose seeks an Labor and Employment Associate for a hybrid role. You will handle wage-hour claims, misclassification issues, and defend discrimination cases while learning the employment practice.

Experience in civil litigation and admission to the California Bar are essential. You will also take depositions, manage discovery, draft motions, and advise employers on policies and investigations, supporting a smooth transition from litigation to employment work within