Employment Associate – San Diego

The salary range for this position is $235,000 to $260,000. This position is bonus eligible and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Law firm is seeking an associate with 2+ years of employment law experience to join our team in San Diego. Responsibilities will include working on all aspects of employment litigation (e.g., discrimination, leave, wage and hour, non-compete and breach of contract matters), everyday employment and HR-related counseling, drafting of employment-related policies and agreements, and conducting investigations and trainings.

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in California
• At least two years of employment law experience
• Employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies
• Advising employers on employment-related compliance matters
• Drafting employment policies and employment-related agreements, including employee handbooks, employment agreements, and separation agreements.
• Conducting investigations
• Delivering employment-related compliance training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized and exercise attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings