Labor & Employment Associate (3+ yrs) - San Francisco

Permanent Placements LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm in San Francisco, seeks an Employment Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its Labor & Employment practice. The position offers direct client interaction, mentorship from senior litigators, and exposure to single-plaintiff litigation, agency proceedings, and counseling matters.

Base salary starts at $255,000+ annually, with discretionary bonuses and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• At least 3 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling day-to-day litigation responsibilities.
• Strong interest in trial work and litigation advocacy.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong oral communication and client-service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.
• Superior academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day management of employment litigation matters under the guidance of partners and senior attorneys.
• Represent employers in single-plaintiff employment litigation, administrative and agency proceedings, and employment-related disputes.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy analyses.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace issues.
• Assist with employment counseling matters and risk management strategies.
• Work closely with clients to develop practical and business-focused solutions.
• Support matters through all phases of litigation and dispute resolution.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Oral communication

Client service

Time management

Trial advocacy

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

California Bar admission

Job description

Employment Litigation Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its growing Labor & Employment practice in San Francisco.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in developing a sophisticated employment law practice focused on single-plaintiff litigation, agency proceedings, and employment counseling matters. The successful candidate will take on significant responsibility, work directly with clients, and receive mentorship from experienced employment litigators within a collaborative and collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day management of employment litigation matters under the guidance of partners and senior attorneys
• Represent employers in:
  • Single-plaintiff employment litigation
  • Administrative and agency proceedings
  • Employment-related disputes
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy analyses
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace issues
• Assist with employment counseling matters and risk management strategies
• Work closely with clients to develop practical and business-focused solutions
• Support matters through all phases of litigation and dispute resolution

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• At least 3 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling day-to-day litigation responsibilities
• Strong interest in trial work and litigation advocacy
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong oral communication and client-service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively
• Superior academic credentials

Preferred Experience

• Employment litigation defense
• Agency investigations and administrative proceedings
• Employment counseling and workplace compliance advice
• Motion practice and discovery management
• Trial preparation experience

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to build a sophisticated employment practice within a supportive and collaborative environment. Attorneys benefit from:

• Significant responsibility and direct client interaction
• Exposure to a broad range of employment law issues
• Hands-on litigation and trial preparation experience
• Strong mentorship from experienced employment practitioners
• Collegial team culture focused on professional development
• Long-term growth opportunities within a respected national practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Starting at $255,000+ annually
• Compensation will depend on experience, skillset, business needs, and market conditions
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and incentive compensation programs

Additional benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and CLE opportunities
• Additional firm-sponsored wellness and employee support programs

Location

• San Francisco, California