Labor & Employment Class Action Associate Attorney / Mid-Senior
Labor & Employment Class Action Associate Attorney / Mid-Senior Level
Locations: Silicon Valley, CA
Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a skilled and motivated Mid-Level or Senior Associate Attorney to join their Labor and Employment Group in California(link removed) This hybrid position is available at their Silicon Valley office.
Candidate Profile:
- JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record(link removed)>
- Bar Admission in California.
- 35 years of substantive experience in employment litigation, with a desire for trial work.
- Experience defending wage and hour claims, including wage and hour class action lawsuits(link removed)>
- Meaningful experience in transactional employment work, including drafting employment and severance agreements, EEOC position statements, and DFEH responses, as well as conducting witness interviews and depositions.
- Background in counseling employers on federal and state employment law compliance, drafting workplace policies, and assisting clients with employment training programs is a plus.
- Experience in traditional management labor relations is advantageous.
- Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Defend employers in complex employment litigation matters, including wage and hour class actions.
- Draft and prepare employment agreements, severance agreements, and workplace policies.
- Counsel clients on compliance with federal and California employment laws.
- Represent clients in depositions, witness interviews, and trial preparations.
- Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys on high-stakes employment cases and transactional matters.
Why Join Us?
This position provides a dynamic opportunity to work with a highly-regarded Labor and Employment Group on challenging and complex cases. Youll join a collegial and supportive team of employment law professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional legal services.With a hybrid work schedule, this role offers flexibility and balance while advancing your career in a top-tier law firm.
The firm offers a competitive compensation package, with an annual salary range of $245,000$295,000, commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include discretionary bonuses, firm-sponsored incentive programs, and a comprehensive suite of employee benefits(link removed)>
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample(link removed)>