San Diego - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Optional pet insurance

Job summary

A leading employment law firm in San Diego is seeking experienced associates with 3+ years in employment litigation. The role demands expertise in managing wage and hour litigation cases and various aspects of litigation processes, including drafting motions and taking depositions. Successful applicants will possess a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and excellent analytical skills. The firm offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice in California.
• Significant experience in wage and hour litigation is required.
• Motivated self-starters who can manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Write and argue motions and take defend depositions.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Wage and hour litigation

Case management

Excellent writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Overview

The San Diego office of Fisher Phillips is seeking to hire associates with 3+ years of employment litigation experience to join its established practice. This role offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility and work on sophisticated matters for a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in wage and hour litigation, including California wage-and-hour class and collective actions and PAGA matters. Candidates should be comfortable managing cases through all phases of litigation, including drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, writing and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will be motivated self-starters who can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

Licensure

Candidates must be admitted to practice in California and hold a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.

Recruiting

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

Compensation

The yearly salary range for this position is $210,000 – $270,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.