Our client is seeking a midlevel associate with 2–5 years of employment law experience for its San Francisco Employment practice. This opportunity combines hands-on litigation, practical workplace counseling, and the chance to contribute to the growth of a practice focused on creative solutions for clients.
The Work
- Handle employment litigation matters through key stages, including discovery, depositions, court appearances, and dispositive motion practice.
- Work on single-plaintiff cases as well as class and collective actions, including wage-and-hour disputes.
- Draft summary judgment motions and other dispositive briefing, motions to compel arbitration, and discovery requests and responses.
- Support opposition to class-certification motions, including coordinating declaration-gathering efforts.
- Draft long-form settlement agreements in wage-and-hour class and collective actions.
- Advise and counsel clients on employment compliance, including policies and handbooks, leave and accommodation issues, employee performance and discipline, hiring, and terminations.
- Prepare employment documents such as separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs.
- Conduct labor due diligence in connection with M&A transactions.
What You Bring
- Two to five years of employment law experience.
- Experience handling employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions.
- Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience drafting dispositive motions and other litigation papers.
- Experience with single-plaintiff employment cases and class or collective actions, including wage-and-hour matters.
- Experience counseling clients on employment law compliance and workplace practices.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Federal clerkship experience is valued.
- Experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
- Experience conducting labor due diligence on M&A transactions is highly preferred.
Why Consider It
This role brings together courtroom-facing employment litigation, class and collective action work, and practical counseling across a broad range of workplace issues.
Associates can contribute to client solutions while developing a practice, within a culture described as collaborative and focused on employee growth.
If the work and experience align with your interests, we invite you to connect for further details about the team and opportunity.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual compensation range is $235,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications and experience, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits that include 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.