Description:
An International Law Firm is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune's Best Places to Work for 22 consecutive years. We've created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for our leadership on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry and our dedication to creating a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.An International Law Firm is seeking an associate with three to five years of employment law experience to join its Labor & Employment practice group in the Los Angeles or San Francisco office. We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated passion for building a practice and a desire to work creatively with clients to find solutions.
Candidates must be admitted to the California bar, have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, and experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions preferably with an AmLaw 100 law firm. Ideal candidates will have experience in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, handling wage and hour matters, and client counseling. Experience should also include drafting the following:
- motions to compel arbitration
- discovery requests and responses
- oppositions to motions for class certification (including declaration gathering drives)
- long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions
- separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs
