Senior Litigation Associate - Employment Litigation & Counseling

Locations: San Francisco, CA | Newport Beach, CA | West Palm Beach, FL Total Experience Required: 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court, including employment case experience Compensation: $215,000, depending on experience Work Arrangement: To be confirmed Visa Type: USC or GC only Engagement Restriction: No C2C About the Role We’re seeking a senior associate to handle high-stakes employment litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, alongside substantive counseling for employers and employees. Key Responsibilities Manage cases and litigation components with increasing independence.Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs.Conduct and defend depositions and support hearing preparation.Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.Provide strategic litigation and pre-litigation advice.Conduct workplace investigations and support internal employment assessments.Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and agency representatives.Take ownership of key workstreams and contribute to efficient case management. Practice Areas Discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and leave-related claims.Wage and hour litigation, including class and representative actions.Compensation, equity, separation agreement, and restrictive covenant disputes.Employment-related trade secret and unfair competition matters.State and federal litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.Employer counseling on compliance, investigations, discipline, termination, wage practices, and policy drafting. Required Qualifications 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court.Experience handling employment cases is required.Demonstrated experience with dispositive motions and discovery management.Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.Working knowledge of California employment statutes and civil procedure.Active California Bar membership or the ability to obtain admission promptly.