Associate

Labor & Employment Associate — San Francisco, CA

  • LocationSan Francisco, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience2–3 PQE
  • Compensation$215k–$225k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

An Am Law 200 firm

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Top-tier law firm seeks a 2–3 year associate to join its San Francisco Labor & Employment team. The role focuses on defense-side employment litigation, handling single-plaintiff matters and PAGA cases, with opportunities to work on class and representative actions.

Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery, preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and collaborating with senior attorneys on case strategy. Candidates should be licensed to practice in California.

The firm expects an average in-office presence of about three days per week. Estimated salary range for California is approximately $215,000–$225,000.

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and active admission to the California bar
  • Approximately 2–3 years of labor & employment litigation experience
  • Experience defending single-plaintiff matters (discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, reasonable accommodation)
  • Experience with PAGA matters; class/representative action experience preferred
  • Strong research and drafting skills; experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, and depositions
  • Ability to manage day-to-day case responsibilities with moderate independence and to work collaboratively with senior attorneys

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