Employment Associate

Position Title: Employment Associate Location: San Diego, CA Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Work Policy: Onsite (approx. 60% in-office per firm guidelines) Start Timeline: ASAP Compensation

• $260,000 – $390,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement benefits Paid vacation and sick leave Parental leave Basic life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Discretionary performance-based bonuses Why Join
• Opportunity to work on high-impact employment matters in both litigation and counseling
• Direct collaboration with seasoned employment law partners and clients
• Exposure to a variety of workplace issues across state and federal forums
• Team-oriented environment with strong mentorship and professional development Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Full, comprehensive benefits package (healthcare, retirement, vacation, parental leave, life insurance, FSAs, performance bonuses) Role Summary Our Client is seeking an Employment Associate with at least 3+ years of employment law experience to join its San Diego office. The associate will handle a mix of litigation and counseling work, including discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, non-compete and contract disputes, employer investigations, policy drafting, and compliance training. The role requires strong communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate with team members in a hybrid in-office environment. Core Responsibilities
• Litigate employment matters in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies
• Advise employers on day-to-day HR and compliance issues
• Draft employment-related documents including: Employee handbooks Employment agreements Separation agreements Workplace policies
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Provide employment-related compliance training
• Participate in case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and client meetings
• Collaborate with team members in accordance with the firm’s 60% onsite expectation Must-Have Qualifications
• COVER LETTER REQUIRED
• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted or eligible for admission in California
• 3+ years of employment law experience
• Experience litigating employment matters before state & federal courts and administrative agencies
• Experience advising employers on compliance and HR-related issues
• Experience drafting employment policies and agreements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings Preferred Qualifications
• Experience conducting complex workplace investigations
• Experience delivering compliance trainings
• Ability to manage multiple matters with minimal supervisi Right to Represent Form and Cover Letter MUST be completed in order to submit