Associate, Employment Litigation

Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP • San Francisco, CA

100d • $185,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Are you ready to accelerate your legal career in one of the nation's top labor and employment law firms? The San Francisco Office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP is expanding, and we’re looking for a talented, ambitious litigation attorney to become part of our forward-thinking team. If you enjoy rising to meet challenges and want to hone your legal skills working with leading specialists in California employment law, this is your opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, dynamic legal practice that makes a real impact for our clients! The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience developing litigation strategy, supervising litigation teams and vendors, managing client relationships, drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as conducting witness interviews and taking and defending depositions. This role is for you if you enjoy conducting extensive legal research, formulating litigation strategy, and drafting pivotal motions that will influence high-stakes cases and complex litigation. Significant experience in labor and employment law and/or class action litigation is preferred; however, candidates with strong litigation experience and exceptional writing ability will be considered. Must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with attention to detail, while meeting all case deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to formulate legal strategy and research and draft motions and supporting documents with minimal supervision or need for revision. We expect to consider qualified candidates within the range of $185k-$215k; decisions vary based on each candidate’s unique experience and other factors. Must be admitted to practice in California. Hybrid working flexibilities are available.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in litigation
• Significant experience in labor and employment law and/or class action litigation preferred
• Strong litigation experience and exceptional writing ability considered
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Attention to detail while meeting case deadlines
• Must be admitted to practice in California

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy
• Supervise litigation teams and vendors
• Manage client relationships
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
• Draft and argue motions
• Conduct witness interviews
• Take and defend depositions
• Conduct extensive legal research
• Formulate litigation strategy
• Draft pivotal motions

Benefits

• Hybrid working flexibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees