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San Francisco, CA, United States

Mid-Level Employment and Labor Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Employment and Labor Associate Attorney to join their San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wage and hour law, outstanding research and analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills. The attorney will handle a broad spectrum of cases and provide clients with informed legal counsel on ongoing matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle wage and hour class actions, including strategy, fact development, briefing, and argument.
• Provide employment law compliance advice and counseling to clients.
• Litigate cases involving trade secrets, employee mobility, wrongful termination, employment discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower claims.
• Prepare and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and other employment and personnel-related contracts and policies.
• Conduct due diligence, and draft and negotiate employment-related agreements and aspects of purchase and merger agreements in corporate M&A transactions.
• Directly interact with clients to provide responsive and practical advice.
• Balance multiple projects efficiently while maintaining high standards of client service.
• Exercise sound legal and business judgment across various matters.

Requirements:

Experience: 3-5 years in relevant areas: Wage and hour class actions; Employment law compliance advice; Litigation in trade secrets, employee mobility, wrongful termination, employment discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower cases; Preparation and negotiation of employment-related contracts and policies; Conducting due diligence and drafting employment-related agreements in corporate M&A.

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Bar Admission in California is mandatory.

Skills:

• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen attentively and engage actively with clients.
• Effective project management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong academic credentials.

Preferred Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise legal advice.
• Experience in managing complex legal matters independently.
• Proven track record of responsiveness to client needs and inquiries.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

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