Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie•Los Angeles, CA

15d•$235,000 - $365,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a midlevel associate with two to five years of employment law experience to join its Employment practice group in the San Francisco or Los Angeles office. The firm seeks candidates who are passionate about building a practice and want to work creatively with clients to find solutions. Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, and employment litigation experience, including court appearances and depositions. The role involves employment litigation and may include single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, wage and hour matters, and client counseling. Preferred experience includes drafting dispositive motions and other employment-related agreements, advising clients on employment law compliance, and conducting labor due diligence on M&A deals. Applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and the benefits listed below. Compensation is $235,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Two to five years of employment law experience.
Strong academic credentials.
Excellent legal writing skills.
Experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions.
Submit a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Nice To Haves

Employment litigation experience with an AmLaw 100 law firm.
Federal clerkship experience.
Experience in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, wage and hour matters, and client counseling.
Experience drafting summary judgment motions and other dispositive briefing; motions to compel arbitration; discovery requests and responses; oppositions to motions for class certification, including declaration-gathering drives; long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class or collective actions; and separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs.
Experience advising and counseling clients on employment law compliance, including policies, handbooks, leaves and accommodations, employee performance and discipline, hiring, and terminations.
Experience conducting labor due diligence on M&A deals.

Responsibilities

Handle employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions.
Work on single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits and wage and hour matters.
Counsel clients on employment law matters.
Draft summary judgment motions and other dispositive briefing; motions to compel arbitration; discovery requests and responses; oppositions to motions for class certification; long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class or collective actions; and separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs.
Advise and counsel clients on employment law compliance, including policies, handbooks, leaves and accommodations, employee performance and discipline, hiring, and terminations.
Conduct labor due diligence on M&A deals.