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Labor & Employment Associate - California

$165k - $190k

Direct Counsel

Attorney Position

Direct Counsel is partnering with a nationally recognized AmLaw 200 law firm to identify an attorney with three years of experience to join its Labor & Employment team in Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco, CA. Candidates must hold an active California Bar license.

Required Experience and Skill Set
  • Drafting pleadings, workplace policies, and discovery
  • Drafting and arguing motions, and conducting administrative hearings
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Conducting employee trainings
  • Providing day-to-day advice and counseling to employers
Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of California or eligible for admission without examination

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $165,000 – $190,000 annually (DOE)

  • Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

  • Health insurance with HSA/FSA options

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Life insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Vacation and sick time

  • Parking/public transportation allowance

  • Employee assistance program.

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