Labor & Employment Class Action Associate Attorney / Mid-Senior Level

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. This hybrid position is available at their Silicon Valley office.

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Bar Admission in California.
• 3–5 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.
• 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.

• 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.

This position provides a dynamic opportunity to work with a highly-regarded Labor and Employment Group on challenging and complex cases. You’ll 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.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample.