Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Wegman Partners; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegman Partners, a prominent V25 law firm, seeks a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate to join a busy team. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of federal and state court litigation experience across wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour matters, and related workplace issues.

Candidates should have experience with employment due diligence in corporate transactions and be prepared for depositions, investigations, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of labor and employment experience across federal and state court litigation.
• Experience conducting employment-related due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Trial experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle broad labor and employment matters in litigation, investigations, and counseling.
• Assist with due diligence and transactions, and support depositions and client matters.

Skills

Labor & Employment

Job description

An elite, V25 firm is seeking a talented mid-level Labor & Employment Associate to join its busy team.

The firm is open to the candidate sitting in any of its offices in California, NY, or DC.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-6 years of labor and employment experience, including federal and state court litigation across a broad range of matters, such as wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour disputes, pay equity, whistleblower claims, trade secrets litigation, and the enforcement of restrictive covenants (including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements).
• Experience conducting employment-related due diligence in connection with corporate transactions and advising clients on workplace investigations and executive negotiations
• Trial experience is preferred, but not required.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded V25 firm known for its strong associate culture (always very well-ranked for associate lifestyle and best places to work, commitment to professional development, and investment in training and mentorship. Additionally, this group offers broad experience across litigation, counseling, and transactional work, with associates getting highly substantive opportunity including motions practice, taking and defending depositions, running deals, and client contact.

The firm also offers a top-of-the market compensation and bonus.