Employment Litigation Associate – San Francisco, CA
Pay: $235,500.00-$245,500.00 per year
Job Description:
Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) - Other locations available, incl Sacramento
Experience Level: 3–5 years
Practice Area: Employment Litigation (traditional labor law a plus)
Salary Range: $235,00 - $245,000+ (dependent on experience)
Are you a litigation-focused employment attorney looking for increased autonomy, stronger client exposure, and a genuinely collaborative and flexible culture?
An Am Law 200 firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its highly regarded Employment Group. This is a standout opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters while building your own relationships within a supportive, values-driven and highly flexible environment.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Engaging mix of litigation, advisory, and traditional labor matters
- Collaborative, non-hierarchical team culture built on trust and respect
- Long-standing client relationships with major employers
- Opportunity to work across both private and public sector clients
- Values-led firm with a strong commitment to community impact
- Complete autonomy and flexibility, offering hybrid and flexible hours/days
Key Responsibilities
- Defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges
- Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and mediations
- Handle matters involving class and collective actions, wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, employment torts, contract issues, and non-compete cases
- Advise and counsel employers on federal and California employment and labor law compliance
- Provide training on workplace compliance, risk management, and employee relations best practices
- Conduct legal research, drafting, and case management across assigned matters
- Class Action / PAGA experience preferred, but not required
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- 3-5 years of employment litigation experience; labor law a massive plus
- Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work
- Demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, and a client-focused approach
What's on Offer
- Competitive compensation structure within California’s salary range guidelines, fantastic bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Professional development, mentorship, and training opportunities
- Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours
- Exposure to sophisticated employment litigation matters in a leading and well-respected practice
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative work environment
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator to develop their employment law practice within a top-tier Californian law firm.
For more information, please contact alicia@ljwsolutions.com or apply today.
