Employment Litigation Associate San Francisco CA
Our client a highly regarded law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 46 years of experience to join their San Francisco office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with experience handling California wagehour class actions and PAGA cases to work in a fastpaced highperforming environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage employment litigation cases from start to finish
- Handle California wagehour class action claims and PAGA cases
- Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings
- Draft and argue motions including dispositive motions
- Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs witnesses and experts
- Work directly with clients on various employment law challenges
- Collaborate with a team while also taking initiative on independent case management
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABAaccredited law school
- 46 years of employment litigation experience
- Experience handling wagehour class actions and PAGA cases is required
- Strong legal writing analytical and case management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment
- Selfstarter who thrives both independently and as part of a team
- Active California Bar admission is required
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary range: $220000 $250000 (actual pay based on experience skills and internal equity)
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off and parental leave
- 401(k) with profitsharing and carveout election
- Life insurance and longterm disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Optional benefits including critical care accident and hospital indemnity insurance student loan refinancing dependent life insurance and pet insurance
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample (maximum 10 pages minimally edited by others)
Why Join
- Work at a top employment litigation firm handling highprofile California employment law matters
- Gain handson experience in complex class action and PAGA litigation
- Join a collaborative fastpaced team that values growth and innovation
- Be part of a leading San Francisco legal team with career advancement opportunities
This is an outstanding opportunity for an employment litigator to take their career to the next level at a prestigious law firm in San Francisco CA.
Required Experience:
IC