Employment Law - Wage and Hour - General Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Oakland, CA

Law Firm

Oakland, CA

Employment Law - Wage and Hour - General Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Oakland, CA

Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

Law Firm Seeks Employment Litigation Associate with 4+ Years Experience

Kaufman Dolowich, a highly regarded law firm, is seeking an Employment Defense Litigation Associate for their San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour, and employment contract cases. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and dynamic firm with over 200 attorneys nationwide.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop and implement strategies for employment litigation cases
- Draft pleadings and other legal documents
- Conduct depositions and defend depositions
- Argue motions in court
- Provide advice and counsel on workplace law issues
- Review and analyze federal and state employment statutes
- Assist with employee relations and risk mitigation
- Negotiate and draft employment agreements
- Handle reductions-in-force and employment-related policies

Qualifications

- Juris Doctor (.) from an ABA accredited Law School
- Experience with employment law and litigation
- Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes
- Admitted to the California bar
- Strong academic credentials

Compensation Information

- Total annual compensation range: $130,000 - $175,000
- Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law
- Additional benefits include annual discretionary bonus, performance-based bonus, unlimited PTO, professional and client development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package

Diversity and Inclusion

Kaufman Dolowich is committed to actively recruiting and promoting lawyers of diverse backgrounds. The firm participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and has been recognized five times for their efforts. This process ensures that diverse lawyers are considered for promotions, senior level hiring, and leadership roles. The firm strives for a candidate pool that includes at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.

Join a Highly Regarded Law Firm with Great Benefits

Kaufman Dolowich is a top-rated law firm that has been recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among . law firms by . News & World Report. In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers an excellent benefits package that includes unlimited PTO, professional and client development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Apply now to join our team and further your career in employment litigation.