Associate Attorney (Employment Law)

• Defense of single plaintiff, class action, and PAGA litigation concerning labor & employment claims in state and Federal courts
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, DFEH) as well as in arbitration, mediation, and settlement conferences
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Prepare employee handbooks and management training
• Significant amount of advice & counsel and HR compliance work

• 2++ years of employment litigation practice, including handling wage & hour lawsuits
• Experience conducting and defending depositions and arguing dispositive motions
• Active and in good standing with State Bar of California
• Strong work ethic & good sense of humor
• Demeanor to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• First-rate academic credentials and references
• Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
• Licensed attorney with 3+ years of employment litigation experience
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company
• Demonstrated knowledge of discrimination, EEOC claims
• Experience with drafting motions
• Proficiency in employment discrimination law
• Good familiarity with discovery
• Adeptness in defense litigation
• Comprehensive knowledge of employer-side employment law

Counseling experience preferred

• M/D/V insurance
• 401k Plan
• paid vacation
• fun teambuilding events
• very flexible telecommute policy
• year-end bonus
• production bonuses
• partnership track
• ample legal secretary support
• true pro bono practice