Associate Attorney — Labor and Employment

Job overview

The Associate Attorney works onsite in San Francisco, CA or Silicon Valley, CA. The posting lists an expected California salary range of $225,000–$435,000 per year. The role joins a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice at an AmLaw firm. The attorney advises employers on labor and employment matters, handles counseling, litigation, and workplace investigations, and drafts motions, pleadings, agreements, and policies. The role contributes to client representation in complex employment disputes and compliance matters.

What you'll do

• Advise employers on labor and employment matters
• handle employment counseling, single-plaintiff litigation, class and collective actions, and workplace investigations
• draft motions, pleadings, employment agreements, and policies
• collaborate with clients and legal teams on disputes and compliance matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

labor and employment

employment counseling

employment litigation

workplace investigations

class actions

california bar

san francisco ca

silicon valley ca

direct counsel

$225k–$435k per year

2–5 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, financial, retirement, and paid leave benefits.

Why this role

The posting seeks a junior-to-midlevel associate with two to five years of experience and active California Bar membership.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.