Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation and Counseling

Orionplacement; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced employment litigator with over 5 years of experience and active California Bar admission. You will handle substantive litigation matters, draft legal documents, and advise clients directly. This role offers a mix of litigation and strategic advisory work, with at least 3 days a week required on-site. Candidates should be experienced in handling various employment disputes and possess strong legal research and writing skills. Benefits include dental and vision insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Strong employment litigation experience required.
• Experience with discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, or related employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and substantive briefs.
• Manage key litigation workstreams with increasing independence.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Knowledge of California employment statutes

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

Active California Bar admission

Job description

Pay:

$175,000.00 - $235,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated employment practice handling both high-stakes litigation and strategic counseling work.
• Work on meaningful matters for both employers and employees across a wide range of employment disputes.
• Take on substantial responsibility in a lean-team environment where your work will be highly visible.
• Gain direct client contact and strategic involvement instead of being siloed into narrow support tasks.
• Handle a mix of litigation, advice and counsel, investigations, and risk mitigation work.
• Collaborate closely with experienced partners on complex, high-impact matters in a major legal market.

Location

San Francisco, CA. Preferably on-site with hybrid flexibility, with at least 3 days per week in the office.

Note:

Candidates must have 5+ years of employment litigation experience and active California Bar admission.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm with a broad litigation and counseling practice serving clients in complex, high-stakes matters. Our team handles sophisticated disputes and advisory work across a range of legal issues and is known for taking on meaningful, challenging matters with strong advocacy and strategic judgment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle substantive employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and substantive briefs
• Manage key litigation workstreams with increasing independence
• Conduct and defend depositions and support hearing preparation
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences commensurate with experience
• Advise employers and employees on employment law risks, compliance, and strategy
• Support workplace investigations and internal employment assessments as needed
• Counsel clients on discipline, termination, wage practices, policy issues, employment agreements, separation matters, and claims evaluation
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and agency representatives
• Contribute to efficient case management and overall litigation strategy on significant matters

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court
• Strong employment litigation experience required
• Experience with discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, or related employment matters
• Demonstrated experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of California employment statutes and civil procedure
• Active California Bar admission required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do sophisticated employment litigation while also building a trusted counseling practice with real client impact. This is an excellent role for an attorney who wants strong substantive work, direct client engagement, close collaboration with partners, and the ability to work across both litigation and advisory matters. The environment is rigorous, high-level, and built for attorneys who want meaningful responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance