Employment Litigation Associate

Position Overview:

Join a dynamic and broad practice as part of the Employment Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work with innovative clients, ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies, across industries such as technology, life sciences, green energy, and cleantech. You will handle complex and diverse matters, including internal investigations, trade secret misappropriation claims, contract disputes, and high-profile employment-related litigation. This is a collaborative environment where mid-level associates take on significant responsibilities in both litigation and advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Litigate employment law cases, including claims involving trade secrets, covenants not to compete, and employee non-solicitation
• Advise clients on employment mobility issues, including non-competes and trade secret protections
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to fast-growing technology companies on employment matters, including terminations, leaves of absence, and employment policies
• Draft and review employment-related documents and policies
• Represent clients in employment disputes, including high-profile sexual harassment and discrimination cases
• Advise on employment law aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions

Required Skills and Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• 3-5 years of experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling
• Experience advising on employment issues in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
• Excellent academic credentials and superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Membership in the CA Bar preferred

Benefits Package

• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave and support resources for parents and caregivers
• In-home and center-based backup childcare
• Educational support for older children, including tutoring and college coaching
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
• Career coaching, firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

Application Process for Aspiring Employment Litigation Associates

We invite qualified professionals passionate about employment law to apply. To proceed, click 'Apply Now' and submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your pertinent experience and interest in this role. We look forward to understanding how you can contribute to our team’s success.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At our firm, we are wholeheartedly committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under the law. Our recruitment procedures are conducted with fairness and non-discrimination as core principles.

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