Labor & Employment Associate – California

Locations: Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley office

Our client, an AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a dynamic, motivated associate with 3-4 years of Labor & Employment Litigation experience to join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in either their Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley office.

Experience required:
- California wage and hour class action litigation
- PAGA claims
- Single plaintiff employment litigation
- Employee handbooks
- Day-to-day advice and counseling
- Strong legal writing skills
- Discovery, motion practice, taking and defending depositions
- Researching and drafting pleadings, motions, and other court filings
- Trial preparation in state and federal courts (preferred)
- Participation in settlement conferences and negotiations (preferred)
Associate must have:
- Positive attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Exceptional work ethic
- Demonstrated client relationship and business development skills
- Ability to thrive in busy, collegial environments and work as part of a cohesive team.
Top academics and top law firm experience required
Must hold a JD from a Top 50 ABA-approved law school
Must be in good standing and an active member of the California Bar at time of hire
Interested applicants should submit:
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample
- Cover letter indicating office preference
Current judicial clerks need to apply directly (not through a legal recruiter)
California Applicants:
- Comprehensive benefit program includes:
  - Paid Time Off
  - Paid Holidays
  - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  - 401(k) Retirement
  - Disability and Life insurance
  - Adoption Assistance
  - Backup Care for Dependents
- Expected salary range: $260,000 - $310,000 annually (based on experience and other job-related factors)
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition
For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances123456.

.No candidate with multiple short tenures at prior law firms, "job hopping" in recent job history, substantial multiple gaps in employments, poor academics, or "generalist" resumes, please.