Top-tier, national firm is seeking a mid-level Employment Associate to join its Employment & Labor group across Northern California offices (San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sacramento). The role focuses on defending and counseling employers in high‑stakes employment matters, including single‑plaintiff cases, systemic discrimination and wage & hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and administrative charge responses.

Responsibilities include managing pre‑litigation and litigation matters, counseling corporate clients on day‑to‑day employment issues, taking and defending depositions, appearing at hearings, arguing motions, and participating in mediations. The position offers significant responsibility on complex, cutting‑edge employment matters and opportunities for client contact and case management.

3–6 years of employment litigation experience at a reputable law firm
Admission to the California State Bar (must be eligible to practice in CA)
Experience with wage & hour class actions, PAGA matters, and employment litigation preferred
Strong writing, oral advocacy, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in teams

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