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Position Title: Mid to Senior Employment and Labor Associate

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting directhire opportunity for a Mid to Senior Employment and Labor Associate with our client that is located in San Francisco, CA.

Job Description:

• Client Employment & Labor Associate with 5-8 years of litigation experience, specifically in wage and hour class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims, and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) matters.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defending employers in complex employment litigation and advising clients on compliance strategies to mitigate risk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Defend employers in wage and hour class actions and representative PAGA claims in both state and federal courts.
• Handle FEHA claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Conduct exposure analyses and audits related to wage and hour compliance.
• Represent clients before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, DFEH, and DLSE.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
• Collaborate with clients across industries, including retail, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and staffing.
• Provide strategic counseling to employers on employment policies, arbitration agreements, and litigation avoidance.

Job Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice in California.
• 5+ years of labor and employment litigation experience.
• Demonstrated success in defending wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims.
• Experience with FEHA litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Proven track record of successful outcomes in high-stakes employment litigation.
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to client service and responsiveness.
• Experience defeating class certification and representative claims.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range: $250K-$355K
• Location: San Francisco, CA.

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