San Francisco – Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

A law firm in San Francisco is looking for an associate with 4-6 years of employment litigation experience to manage cases from start to finish. The role involves handling complex wage and hour claims, employment discrimination, and harassment cases. Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills are essential. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a yearly salary range of $230,000 – $260,000, determined by experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of employment litigation experience required.
• Strong team collaboration skills are essential.
• Ability to thrive both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage cases from start to finish involving wage-hour claims.
• Work on California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases.
• Coordinate multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong analytical skills

Project management skills

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice in California

Job description

Overview

The San Francisco office of Fisher Phillips is seeking associates with 4-6 years of employment litigation experience to join its sophisticated labor and employment practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage cases from start to finish while working on complex wage and hour claims and employment discrimination and harassment matters, including California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases.

Our San Francisco office serves a diverse and dynamic client base, providing exposure to cutting-edge legal issues in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment. Associates here benefit from a strong team-oriented culture and meaningful hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage cases from start to finish, including complex wage-and-hour claims and employment discrimination/harassment matters.
• Work on California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines and coordinate multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 4-6 years of employment litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive both independently and in a team environment, with strong project management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

The yearly salary range for this position is $230,000 – $260,000. 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.

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