San Francisco, Silicon Valley – Labor and Employment Junior/Midlevel Associate

plug-legal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) financial benefits

Job summary

plug-legal is seeking a Junior to Midlevel Associate for its Labor and Employment practice in San Francisco or Silicon Valley. This role demands 2-5 years of experience in labor and employment law within a large law firm, along with a bar admission in California. You will manage litigation and provide strategic counseling to clients.

Our firm promotes a supportive environment for professional growth with competitive compensation ranging from $225,000 to $435,000, plus comprehensive benefits. Join us and be part of the future of legal practice in a prestigious setting.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of labor and employment or general litigation experience within a large law firm.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Meaningful experience with employment counseling and complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation and complex class/collective action matters.
• Provide sophisticated employment advice to navigate legal landscapes.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Superior writing and research skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Ability to communicate complex legal concepts

Education

Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier law school

Job description

San Francisco, Silicon Valley – Labor and Employment Junior/Midlevel Associate

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier Labor and Employment practice at the forefront of the Northern California innovation hub. We are seeking a high-caliber Junior to Midlevel Associate (2–5 years) to join our San Francisco or Silicon Valley office. This is an elite opportunity to handle high-stakes workplace disputes and strategic counseling for a global client base within a firm renowned for blending technical mastery with sophisticated advocacy.

About the Role

As a Labor and Employment Associate, you will serve as a strategic advisor to visionary companies and business leaders navigating the complexities of California and federal workplace laws. You will manage a dynamic portfolio that balances aggressive litigation defense with proactive counseling. This role is designed for an ambitious practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, "Big Law" environment and is ready to take on meaningful responsibility in complex trials and high-level investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Advocacy: Represent clients in all phases of single-plaintiff litigation and complex class/collective action matters.

Strategic Counseling: Provide sophisticated everyday employment advice to help clients navigate shifting legal landscapes and mitigate institutional risk.

Internal Investigations: Conduct and lead sensitive workplace investigations, providing clear, actionable insights to key stakeholders.

Case Management: Draft high-stakes pleadings, briefs, and motions that translate complex legal theories into winning arguments.

Client Advisory: Interface directly with HR leaders and executive teams to solve intricate legal problems and support organizational business goals.

Requirements

Experience: 2–5 years of labor and employment or general litigation experience within a large law firm environment.

Technical Proficiency: Meaningful experience with employment counseling, class actions, and the mechanics of complex litigation.

Bar Admission: Active membership in the California State Bar is required.

Academic Background: Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier law school.

Skills: Superior writing and research skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to sophisticated audiences.

Why This Opportunity?

Elite Global Platform: Join an Am Law 100 firm recognized for navigating the world’s most pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters.

Innovation Hub: Work at the center of the San Francisco and Silicon Valley legal markets, advising the companies that are defining the future of industry.

Professional Trajectory: Benefit from a practice that values high-performing associates and provides the resources necessary to transition into an elite legal practitioner.

Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salary range of $225,000 – $435,000, with a comprehensive total compensation package including medical, financial, and 401(k) benefits.

Location / Working Model

Location: San Francisco or Silicon Valley, CA.

Working Model: Our firm values the mentorship and synergy of in-person connection; this role offers a modern professional environment designed to meet the high-touch needs of our clients and colleagues.