Labor & Employment Associate (Junior - Mid Level) - San Diego

Greenberg Traurig•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join the Labor & Employment Practice in our San Diego office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Labor & Employment Associate will have the opportunity to work with a sophisticated client base, including employers across a wide range of industries, on litigation, counseling, and compliance matters involving California and federal employment law.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience.
Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Desire and initiative to "take ownership" over work and career.
Litigation experience.
Strong academic credentials.
Member of the California State Bar.

Nice To Haves

Wage and hour substantive background.
Interest in traditional labor.
Experience in practicing before the National Labor Relations Board.

Responsibilities

Litigation, counseling, and compliance matters involving California and federal employment law.
Employment class and individual litigation.
Unfair competition.
Representing employers with respect to employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, personnel policies, wage and hour compliance, and employment agreements, along with other labor and employment issues.
Practicing before the National Labor Relations Board (desired but not required).