Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Job Description Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm with a dynamic firm culture based on collaboration, dedication to serving clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a midlevel associate with two to five years of employment law experience to join its Labor & Employment practice group in the San Francisco office. Candidates should have a demonstrated passion for building a practice and a desire to work creatively with clients to find solutions. Responsibilities and Qualifications Candidates must have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, and experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions preferably with an AmLaw 100 law firm. Ideal candidates will have federal clerkship experience and experience in single‑plaintiff and class action lawsuits, handling wage and hour matters, and client counseling. Experience in drafting the following preferred: Summary judgment motions and other dispositive briefing Motions to compel arbitration Discovery requests and responses Oppositions to motions for class certification (including declaration gathering drives) Long‑form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions Separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs Experience advising and counseling clients on employment law compliance, including policies, handbooks, leaves and accommodations, employee performance and discipline, hiring and terminations is also preferred. Experience with conducting labor due diligence on M&A deals is highly preferred. Application Instructions To apply, please submit your resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Principal only. Benefits This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here. EEO Statement Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Compensation Compensation range: $235,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr