Associate

Employment & Labor Associate — San Diego

  • LocationSan Diego, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience2–5 PQE
  • Compensation$235k–$365k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

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Growing Employment & Labor team in San Diego seeks a mid-level associate with 2–5 years' experience handling a broad mix of employment matters. The role combines litigation and counseling work: case development, discovery, witness interviews/investigations, brief writing, and client-side employment counseling on policies, compliance, and separation agreements.

Successful candidates will join a collaborative practice and be expected to contribute to matter work, assist in training more junior lawyers, and work closely with cross-office teams. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and parental support programs.

  • 2–5 years of experience in employment and labor law (litigation and counseling)
  • Experience with case development, discovery, investigations, and brief writing
  • Employment counseling experience (policies, statutory/regulatory compliance, separation agreements)
  • Strong academic credentials, exceptional legal writing and communication skills, high motivation and initiative
  • Admission to the California Bar required

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