Labor & Employment Associate — Wage & Hour
- Offices (2)San Francisco, CaliforniaLos Angeles, California
- Work typeOn-site
- Experience4–7 PQE
- Compensation$260k–$420k
- PracticeEmployment & Labor
A leading US law firm
Apply in confidence →We are seeking a midlevel to senior labor & employment associate with 4–7 years of experience to join a national Labor & Employment practice. The role is open to candidates in either the San Francisco or Los Angeles office and involves litigation, counseling, and wage & hour matters.
The successful candidate will work on single-plaintiff and class/collective actions, manage discovery and dispositive briefing, appear in court and take depositions, and assist with employment compliance counseling and M&A diligence. This role offers opportunities to lead matters and supervise junior associates within a collaborative firm culture.
- 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, including courtroom and deposition experience
- Strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing and analytical skills
- Experience with wage & hour litigation, class/collective actions, and dispositive motions preferred
- Experience drafting settlement agreements, separation agreements, arbitration agreements, and employment policies; experience with labor due diligence on M&A matters a plus
- Ability to manage client relationships, lead matters, and supervise junior lawyers; federal clerkship or prior AmLaw firm experience preferred
- Resume, law school transcript and writing sample requested
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