Junior Associate, Labor & Employment Litigation

Locations: Silicon Valley, San Francisco

Type: Full-time

Posted: August 27, 2024

Job ID: R2367

About the Firm

The Firm is a leading technology and life sciences law firm with a dynamic litigation practice. The firm has offices in California, Washington D.C., New York, and Seattle, and is known for its internationally recognized expertise.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of employment law experience in litigation and counseling
• Strong background in employment law, especially California state and local laws
• Top academics
• California bar membership

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers, including early and mid-stage start-ups, on various employment law issues
• Handle wage/hour matters, terminations, reductions in force, and leaves of absence
• Conduct workplace investigations and worker classification assessments
• Prepare and review employment agreements and policies
• Litigate single plaintiff and complex cases

Desired Skills

• Strong litigation skills
• Good command of employment law
• Business-minded approach to problem-solving

Areas of Practice

• Employment discrimination
• Sexual harassment
• Wrongful termination
• Wage-hour disputes
• Trade secrets/non-competition/unfair competition
• Workplace privacy
• Executive employment agreements

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated salary range: $235,000 - $310,000

Actual base salary may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.

Eligible employees may receive a discretionary bonus based on performance.

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and wellbeing programs.