Labor & Employment Associate (3+ yrs) - San Francisco

Employment Litigation Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its growing Labor & Employment practice in San Francisco.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in developing a sophisticated employment law practice focused on single-plaintiff litigation, agency proceedings, and employment counseling matters. The successful candidate will take on significant responsibility, work directly with clients, and receive mentorship from experienced employment litigators within a collaborative and collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day management of employment litigation matters under the guidance of partners and senior attorneys
• Represent employers in:
  • Single-plaintiff employment litigation
  • Administrative and agency proceedings
  • Employment-related disputes
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy analyses
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace issues
• Assist with employment counseling matters and risk management strategies
• Work closely with clients to develop practical and business-focused solutions
• Support matters through all phases of litigation and dispute resolution

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• At least 3 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling day-to-day litigation responsibilities
• Strong interest in trial work and litigation advocacy
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong oral communication and client-service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively
• Superior academic credentials

Preferred Experience

• Employment litigation defense
• Agency investigations and administrative proceedings
• Employment counseling and workplace compliance advice
• Motion practice and discovery management
• Trial preparation experience

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to build a sophisticated employment practice within a supportive and collaborative environment. Attorneys benefit from:

• Significant responsibility and direct client interaction
• Exposure to a broad range of employment law issues
• Hands-on litigation and trial preparation experience
• Strong mentorship from experienced employment practitioners
• Collegial team culture focused on professional development
• Long-term growth opportunities within a respected national practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Starting at $255,000+ annually
• Compensation will depend on experience, skillset, business needs, and market conditions
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and incentive compensation programs

Additional benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and CLE opportunities
• Additional firm-sponsored wellness and employee support programs

Location

• San Francisco, California