Job Details

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.