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)

Why Join?

• Work at a top employment litigation firm handling high-profile California employment law matters
• Gain hands-on experience in complex class action and PAGA litigation
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced team that values growth and innovation
• Be part of a leading San Francisco legal team with career advancement opportunities

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.