Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Boutique Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development and attorney培

Long-term advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is recruiting a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate in San Francisco, CA. This nationally recognized labor and employment law firm handles sophisticated matters from inception to resolution, including wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA. 4–6 years’ experience and ownership of cases are preferred.

The position offers growth under experienced partners and direct client interaction, with a strong emphasis on strategy, writing, and advocacy in California courts.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience managing cases from start to finish.
• Experience with complex wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA cases.
• Strong discovery, pleading, motion practice, and deposition experience.
• Excellent academic credentials, writing, and analytical skills.
• Active California Bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle complex wage and hour, discrimination, and harassment matters.
• Litigate California wage-and-hour class action claims and PAGA cases.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and substantive motions.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work directly with partners and clients to develop case strategy and drive matters forward.

Skills

Employment litigation

Wage and hour claims

Discovery & motions

Deposition experience

Client management

Job description

Position Title: Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate to manage sophisticated employment matters from start to finish. This role will handle complex wage and hour claims, employment discrimination and harassment matters, California wage-and-hour class actions, and PAGA cases while working closely with experienced partners and clients.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of employment litigation experience and is comfortable taking meaningful ownership of cases. They are proactive, personable, highly motivated, and bring the judgment, initiative, and litigation skills necessary to operate with increasing independence.

Salary Range

$245,000 - $285,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle complex wage and hour, discrimination, and harassment matters
• Litigate California wage-and-hour class action claims and PAGA cases
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and substantive motions
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Work directly with partners and clients to develop case strategy and drive matters forward

Requirements

• 4–6 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience managing cases from start to finish
• Experience with complex wage and hour claims and employment discrimination and harassment mattersExperience handling California wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA casesStrong discovery, pleading, motion practice, and deposition experienceExcellent academic credentials, writing, and analytical skillsActive California Bar membership

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development and attorney training
• Long-term advancement opportunities