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Build Litigation Range Through High-Impact Workplace Advocacy

San Diego, California Full time 3-5 years
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Position overview

A growing San Diego practice is seeking an associate ready to contribute to complex workplace disputes and counseling matters. This opportunity offers exposure to a mix of litigation defense, traditional labor work, and employment counseling, with collaboration across offices.

The Work

  • Defend employers in complex employment litigation, including class and representative actions and single-plaintiff cases.
  • Contribute to case work across a range of employment disputes, applying strong writing and analytical skills to litigation matters.
  • Work on traditional labor law matters as part of a broader labor and employment practice.
  • Support employment counseling matters, bringing practical analysis to workplace questions raised by clients.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across offices and contribute as a team member in a growing practice.

What You Bring

  • Three to five years of relevant experience in employment or other complex litigation defense, traditional labor law, employment counseling, or a combination of these areas.
  • Experience with class or representative actions and/or single-plaintiff litigation is relevant to the practice.
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team across offices.
  • Excellent academic credentials; Order of the Coif, law review, or clerkship experience is a plus.

Why Consider It

Join a growing and thriving practice group with a mix of complex litigation defense, traditional labor work, and employment counseling.

The team collaborates across offices, offering the chance to contribute within a broader practice.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm-stated salary range is $260,000–$455,000, with actual salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

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.