Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
4-6 years of employment litigation experience
Required experience with wage-hour class actions and PAGA cases
Strong legal writing, analytical, and case management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter who thrives working independently and in a team
Active California Bar admission required
Responsibilities
Independently manage employment litigation cases from start to finish
Handle California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases
Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings
Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts
Work directly with clients on various employment law challenges
Collaborate with a team while also managing cases independently
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off and parental leave
401(k) with profit-sharing and carve-out election
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Optional benefits including critical care, accident, hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Employment Litigation Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a highly regarded law firm, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join their San Francisco office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with experience handling California wage-hour class actions and PAGA cases to work in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently manage employment litigation cases from start to finish
Handle California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases
Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings
Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts
Work directly with clients on various employment law challenges
Collaborate with a team while also taking initiative on independent case management
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
4-6 years of employment litigation experience
Experience handling wage-hour class actions and PAGA cases is required
Strong legal writing, analytical, and case management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a team
Active California Bar admission is required
Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary range: $220,000 - $250,000 (actual pay based on experience, skills, and internal equity)
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off and parental leave
401(k) with profit-sharing and carve-out election
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Optional benefits, including critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit:
Resume
Law school transcript
Writing sample (maximum 10 pages, minimally edited by others)
This is an outstanding opportunity for an employment litigator to take their career to the next level at a prestigious law firm in San Francisco, CA.
