Employment + Labor Litigation Associate (Mid-Level)
About The Position
MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent. MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities. Our Employment + Labor Group is relied upon by established public companies, small startups, and organizations of all sizes to navigate their most complex and significant employment disputes, investigations, and challenges.
Requirements
- Top academic credentials
- 4 – 6 years of experience in litigation
- Strong writing and client relations skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage litigation on a day-to-day basis
- Ability to draft and argue substantive briefs and motions
- Ability to take and defend depositions with limited supervision
- Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in.
Nice To Haves
- Trial experience
Responsibilities
- Providing high-level advice and counsel to clients on a day-to-day basis on employment law compliance issues.
- Litigating trade secret/employee mobility, whistleblower (SOX, Dodd Frank), and defending companies in other high-stakes wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment and pay disputes.
- Defending companies in complex employment actions in state and federal court, including wage and hour, discrimination, and pay equity class, collective and representative actions.
- Conducting workplace investigations involving the C-suite and beyond.
- Conducting due diligence of potential employment law issues and areas of exposure in mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other corporate transactions.
- Negotiating executive employment, separation and similar agreements.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life coverage
- Disability coverage
- Industry-leading parental leave
- Adoption treatment options
- Fertility treatment options
- Backup child care
- Backup elder care
- Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
- Global wellness program
- Free access to health care advocates
- Employee Assistance Program
- Talkspace app access
- Calm app access
- Flex Time Away
- Reduced schedule arrangements
- Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration
- Paid annual fees for up to two professional associations
- Matching gift programs for law school donations
- Matching gift programs for charitable organization donations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
