Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate - San Francisco, CA
About the Role
Fox Rothschild has an opening in the San Francisco office for an Associate in our Labor & Employment Department. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (JD) required
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Experience in defending against single plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and reasonable accommodation
- Experience with managing PAGA matters
- Experience with managing class and representatives' actions preferred
- Ability to manage day-to-day case responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with partners, associates, and clients
- Strong research, writing skills, and academic record
- Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery
- Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions
- Experience conducting and defending depositions, including plaintiff depositions and corporate witness depositions
- Experience managing matters through all phases of litigation, including fact discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
- Experience providing employment counseling on federal and state employment laws and regulations is preferred
- Trial experience is a plus but not required
Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Pay & Schedule
The salary range for this position applies to California. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $230,000 - $250,000. The firm's general expectation is that attorneys work in the office an average of three days a week.