Labor & Employment Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing a AMLAW 100 firm seeking a Junior to Midlevel Labor & Employment Associate with 2–5 years of big law experience to join its dynamic Employment Practice Group in either the San Francisco or Silicon Valley office.

Position Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a top-tier employment practice representing leading employers across industries. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, exceptional writing skills, and hands-on experience in employment counseling, single-plaintiff and class/collective action litigation, and workplace investigations .

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of employment matters, including litigation and counseling

• Assist with single-plaintiff, class, and collective action cases

• Conduct and support internal investigations and compliance reviews

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda

• Advise clients on employment policies, practices, and risk management

• Collaborate with partners and clients on complex, high-stakes matters

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of labor & employment or general litigation experience at a large law firm

• Strong academic record and excellent legal writing skills

• Meaningful experience in employment counseling and litigation preferred

• Active California Bar membership required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and on teams

Compensation

• Salary Range (CA): $225,000 – $435,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Comprehensive benefits package and hybrid work flexibility