Labor & Employment Associate – Employment Litigation

LJW Solutions; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Multiple California offices

Career development opportunities

Job summary

LJW Solutions, a premier California firm, seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 4-5 years of employment litigation experience to join its Employment practice. The role offers hybrid work across three Northern California offices and direct client exposure.

You will handle complex disputes, contribute to depositions and motions, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong litigation skills including research, drafting, discovery and case management.
• Experience handling depositions and substantive motions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively within a collaborative team.
• Traditional labor law experience would be advantageous.
• Employment advisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of employment litigation matters, representing employers in complex workplace disputes.
• Manage key aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation documents.
• Advise clients on employment-related disputes, workplace policies and regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with partners and colleagues on sophisticated employment matters.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
• Gain exposure to traditional labor law and employment advice and counsel matters.

Skills

Litigation skills

Depositions

Legal research

Motions

Client communication

Team collaboration

Labor law experience

Employment advisory

Education

California Bar admission preferred

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate - Employment Litigation

Experience: 4-5 Years

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

The Opportunity

LJW Solutions is working with a highly regarded California law firm seeking a talented Labor & Employment Associate to join its established and growing Employment practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious attorney with strong employment litigation experience to join a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that offers sophisticated legal work, direct client exposure and genuine opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners and colleagues, gaining exposure to complex employment disputes, depositions, trials and strategic employment advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of employment litigation matters, representing employers in complex workplace disputes.
• Manage key aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation documents.
• Advise clients on employment-related disputes, workplace policies and regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with partners and colleagues on sophisticated employment matters.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
• Gain exposure to traditional labor law and employment advice and counsel matters.

Candidate Requirements

• 4-5 years of employment litigation experience, ideally gained within a reputable law firm.
• Strong litigation skills, including legal research, drafting, discovery and case management.
• Experience handling depositions and substantive motions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively within a collaborative team.
• Traditional labor law experience would be advantageous.
• Employment advice and counsel experience is desirable.
• California Bar admission is preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive base salary of $235,000 - $245,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements across three Northern California offices.
• Exposure to high-quality, sophisticated employment litigation.
• Opportunities for early involvement in depositions, trials and direct client interactions.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment with accessible partners.
• Strong professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a values-driven firm with an established reputation in the California legal market.

All enquiries and applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.