Litigation Associate - Labor amp Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate in San Francisco, CA, with four to seven years of substantive litigation experience, particularly in wage and hour matters. The role involves supporting the Labor & Employment practice group and broader Litigation practice group.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Participate in conducting and defending depositions and preparing witnesses.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Support complex employment matters, including wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions.
• Assist in advising employer clients on employment law compliance issues.
• Collaborate with partners to develop litigation strategy.
• Prepare matters for mediation and trial.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 4-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in employment and business litigation.
• Experience with wage and hour disputes, class actions, and PAGA matters.
• Experience reviewing and revising employee handbooks is preferred.
• Exposure to depositions, hearings, trials, and mediations is preferred.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Client-focused approach.

Benefits

Supportive and collegial work environment. Opportunities for professional development.