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Employment Litigation Associate — Midlevel (Employment & Labor)

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Midlevel associate position in a national employment practice, open to candidates for the Los Angeles or San Francisco offices. The role focuses on employer-side employment litigation across a range of California matters, including single-plaintiff suits, wage-and-hour class and PAGA cases, discrimination and harassment claims, trade secret disputes, and workplace investigations.

The position offers substantial client contact, hands-on litigation responsibility, and collaboration with litigation teams on complex, strategic matters. Day-to-day work includes drafting pleadings and motions, conducting research, taking and defending depositions, and participating in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.

The group emphasizes mentorship, a collegial team environment, and opportunities for professional development and business-generation within a supportive, diversity-focused firm culture.

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in California
  • 3–5 years of employment litigation experience (California matters preferred)
  • Demonstrated litigation skills: drafting pleadings and motions, legal research, depositions, and courtroom experience
  • Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

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