Description:
Overview:A Leading Litigation Law Firm, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking an Employment Defense Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience on either the defense or plaintiff's side for its San Francisco office. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Employment litigation experience including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour and employment contract cases.
- Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes.
- Experience developing strategy, drafting pleadings, taking/defending depositions, arguing motions, and the capability of working independently is preferred.
- Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA accredited Law School.
- Law Review and/or Moot Court experience is preferred.
- Admitted to the CA bar.
- Must possess strong academic credentials.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
