San Francisco - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney
affinity executive searchMillbrae (CA)
$245,000 – $275,000
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Posted 8 days ago
affinity executive searchMillbrae (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$245,000 – $275,000
About the role
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location:
San Francisco, CA Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex California wage & hour class action claims and PAGA matters, representing employers in high-stakes litigation and advising on compliance and risk management strategies.
Candidate Profile:
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing4–6 years of substantive employment litigation experience
- Experience handling California wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims
- Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
- Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions
- Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Soft Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent employers in California wage & hour class action and PAGA litigation
- Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings
- Draft, argue, and respond to motions in state and federal courts
- Take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for hearings
- Advise clients on employment compliance and risk mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to develop case strategy and provide practical solutions
Why Join Us?
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a premier labor and employment law firm, recognized for their excellence in handling high-profile wage & hour litigation, class actions, and PAGA litigation. In this role, you will handle sophisticated litigation matters impacting major employers across California and beyond. Attorneys in this practice benefit from direct client interaction, hands-on litigation experience, ongoing training, and meaningful opportunities for advancement. The firm fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture where talented attorneys thrive through mentorship, professional development support, and exposure to cutting-edge labor and employment issues. For driven associates seeking to cultivate deep subject-matter expertise and advance within a market-leading practice, this role provides a strong foundation for long-term career growth.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive Salary: Annual base salary expected to range from $245,000 – $275,000, based on experience, qualifications, and market factors Eligibility for bonuses and profit-sharing
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program
Additional Benefits:
- Optional critical care, accident and hospital indemnity coverage, domestic partner benefits, student loan refinancing support; dependent life insurance; and pet insurance
- Application Requirements
- Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample (10 pages max, substantially unedited by others) for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-DNP
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