Labor and Employment Associate Attorney (2-5 Years) - San Francisco, CA- 420015

Job ID: 420015

Practice area:- Employment Law - General,Employment Law - Litigation Employer Defense,Employment Law - Management (Compliance & Counseling),Employment Law - Wage and Hour - Defense,Employment Law - Wage and Hour - General

Labor and Employment Associate Attorney (2–5 Years) – Employment Litigation, Counseling & Wage and Hour Defense | San Francisco, CA | California Bar Required

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A leading labor and employment practice is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join its San Francisco office. Handle sophisticated employment litigation, wage and hour matters, compliance counseling, and workplace investigations while working with industry-leading clients and experienced practitioners.

This firm has provided high-value legal services to company and industry leaders as well as public and non-profit organizations for decades. The firm has an international presence, with practice areas including corporate and commercial litigation, intellectual property, and general regulatory advice. The firm's commitment to advancing diversity and inclusivity within the firm and communities guides its recruitment strategy and policy, as evidenced in its diversified workforce and equal opportunities it offers to all employees. The firm has actively supported LGBTQ communities, lawyers with disabilities, and lawyers of color through various resource groups. The firm employs brilliant entry-level and lateral staff and provides professional development training and mentorship programs, with a highly competitive pay package and other bonuses.

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A highly respected law firm is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney to join its growing employment law practice in San Francisco, California. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys seeking a balanced mix of litigation, counseling, compliance, and transactional employment work while building a sophisticated labor and employment practice.

The successful candidate will advise employers on workplace issues, defend employment-related claims, support wage and hour litigation matters, and provide strategic legal guidance to businesses across a variety of industries. Attorneys will gain direct client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and substantial opportunities for long-term career growth.

This position is actively interviewing qualified candidates and presents a unique opportunity to work on complex employment law matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.

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Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation matters in state and federal courts.

• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.

• Draft summary judgment motions, dispositive motions, and complex legal briefings.

• Prepare motions to compel arbitration and other strategic litigation filings.

• Manage discovery requests, responses, and related litigation obligations.

• Draft oppositions to class certification motions and other class action filings.

• Prepare settlement agreements involving wage and hour class and collective actions.

• Advise employers regarding employment law compliance and workplace risk management.

• Review and draft employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment-related agreements.

• Counsel clients regarding employee performance management, disciplinary actions, and termination decisions.

• Conduct labor and employment due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.

• Collaborate with clients to develop practical legal solutions that align with business objectives.

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Qualifications

• 2–5 years of labor and employment law experience.

• Experience handling employment litigation matters.

• Background involving single-plaintiff employment claims and class action litigation preferred.

• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.

• Experience drafting substantive motions and litigation briefs.

• Familiarity with wage and hour litigation and compliance issues.

• California Bar admission in good standing.

• Federal clerkship experience preferred but not required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong client service orientation and business judgment.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

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Certifications

• Active California Bar admission required.

• California Bar required.

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Required Skills

• Employment litigation defense.

• Wage and hour litigation.

• Employment counseling and compliance.

• Motion drafting and legal writing.

• Discovery management.

• Class action litigation support.

• Employment policy drafting.

• Labor and employment due diligence.

• Client relationship management.

• Strategic legal problem solving.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a nationally respected law firm that has spent decades advising industry leaders, public entities, and nonprofit organizations on sophisticated legal matters. The firm is recognized for combining high-level legal work with a collaborative and inclusive culture that supports attorney growth and long-term career development.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to combine employment litigation and counseling work.

• Exposure to both single-plaintiff and class action employment matters.

• Significant client interaction and advisory responsibilities.

• Opportunity to work on wage and hour litigation and compliance matters.

• Involvement in employment-related aspects of M&A transactions.

• Strong mentorship and professional development resources.

• Collaborative environment with nationally recognized practitioners.

• Exposure to sophisticated employer-side employment law issues.

• Partner-track position with substantial advancement potential.

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Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Personal medical leave benefits.

• Paid parental leave programs.

• Family care support benefits.

• Up to ten paid holidays annually.

• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

• Long-term career advancement support.

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Why Apply Now?

Labor and employment law continues to be one of the most active areas of legal practice as employers navigate evolving workplace regulations, wage and hour requirements, compliance obligations, and litigation risks. This opportunity offers sophisticated legal work, direct client contact, and a clear path toward long-term professional success.

Candidates seeking Labor and Employment Associate Attorney positions, Employment Litigation Attorney opportunities, Wage and Hour Defense Attorney jobs, Employment Compliance Attorney roles, San Francisco legal jobs, California employment attorney positions, Employer Defense Attorney opportunities, or partner-track positions are encouraged to apply promptly.

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