San Diego - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

NACBA; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in San Diego is seeking 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.

Ideal candidates will have wage-and-hour litigation experience, including California wage-and-hour class and collective actions and PAGA matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employment litigation experience, including wage-and-hour matters.
• California bar admission and JD from an ABA-accredited school.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation, including depositions and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation from discovery to trial.
• Draft and respond to pleadings and motions, and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions and manage multiple matters.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.