Job Details

An Am Law 100 international law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its growing San Francisco office.

The firm has over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide and a Labor & Employment practice of more than 150 attorneys, making it one of the largest and most prestigious L&E groups in the country.

The San Francisco office currently has 100+ attorneys across multiple practice areas, with the Labor & Employment team consisting of 35 attorneys and continuing to expand due to strong client demand.

Attorneys in this practice advise Fortune 100 companies, high-growth technology companies, and established businesses on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including litigation, counseling, and complex workplace investigations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced L&E litigator looking to join a high-performing team with significant client exposure and sophisticated matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and draft complex motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Take and defend depositions and manage discovery
• Conduct complex factual investigations and case analysis
• Provide strategic advice and counseling to employers on workplace matters
• Work closely with clients on employment disputes, wage and hour issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims
• Support matters involving class and collective actions, employment agreements, layoffs, and ERISA-related issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Labor & Employment litigation experience
• Experience handling employment disputes in a law firm environment
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Experience with depositions, motions practice, and complex investigations
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• High academic achievement required
• Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $365,000 – $420,000
• Opportunity to join one of the largest Labor & Employment practices in the U.S.
• Work with Fortune 100 companies and leading technology clients
• Exposure to high-profile litigation and complex employment matters
• Collegial and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid schedule (minimum three days in the office)
• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised Am Law 100 firm

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Nikita Hari for a confidential discussion.

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