Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevel to Senior

Perkins Coie; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international law firm renowned for its collaborative culture and commitment to employee growth. This exciting associate position in the Labor & Employment practice group offers a unique opportunity to work on complex employment law cases, including litigation and client counseling. You'll engage in drafting critical legal documents and contribute to innovative solutions for clients. With a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their legal careers while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Personal medical leave

Parental leave

Paid Holidays

Family care benefits

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of employment law experience with strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal writing skills and experience in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct labor due diligence on M&A deals.

Skills

Employment Law

Legal Writing

Litigation

Client Counseling

Wage and Hour Matters

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description:

Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 22 consecutive years. We’ve created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking an associate with five to seven years of employment law experience to join its Labor & Employment practice group in the San Francisco office. We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated passion for building a practice and a desire to work creatively with clients to find solutions.

Candidates must be admitted to the California bar, have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, and experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions preferably with an AmLaw 100 law firm. Ideal candidates will have experience in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, handling wage and hour matters, and client counseling. Experience should also include drafting the following:

• motions to compel arbitration
• discovery requests and responses
• oppositions to motions for class certification (including declaration gathering drives)
• long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions
• separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs

Experience with conducting labor due diligence on M&A deals is also highly preferred. To apply, please submit your resume, law school transcript and writing sample.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here

Compensation range: $310,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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