Description:

Location: San Diego, CA

The San Diego office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel to join its growing national AmLaw 80 team.

Job Requirements:
  • Experience representing employers in employment litigation
  • Exposure to employment counseling and advice work (preferred)
  • Familiarity with traditional labor matters, including arbitrations, labor negotiations, union avoidance campaigns, and NLRB proceedings (a plus)
  • Proficient in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, and trial preparation
  • Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills
  • Strong academic credentials

Ideal Candidates Will:
  • Have 3-10 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment matters
  • Be highly motivated to join an active national Labor and Employment practice
  • Demonstrate initiative and readiness to assume responsibility for client matters
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a large, collaborative team environment
  • Be admitted to the California Bar (required)

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.