San Francisco - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: San Francisco, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $245,000 – $275,000 base salary, plus bonus and profit‑sharing eligibility

Overview

A prominent international labor and employment law firm is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation practice in San Francisco. This role offers the chance to handle complex California wage and hour class action claims and PAGA matters, representing employers in high-stakes litigation while advising on compliance and risk management strategies.

What you'll do

• Represent employers in California wage and hour class action and PAGA litigation
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for hearings
• Advise clients on employment compliance and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to develop case strategy and provide practical solutions

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 4–6 years of substantive employment litigation experience
• Experience handling California wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims
• Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary expected to range from $245,000 – $275,000, based on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit‑sharing
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program
• Additional benefits: optional critical care, accident and hospital indemnity coverage, domestic partner benefits, student loan refinancing support, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation matters impacting major employers across California and beyond, with direct client interaction, hands‑on litigation experience, ongoing training, and meaningful opportunities for advancement.