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Labor Employment Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

A leading Global Am Law 20 law firm is seeking a mid-to-senior-level Labor & Employment Associate with 4 years of employment litigation experience to join its nationally recognised San Francisco Labor & Employment practice.


This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile employment disputes while enjoying a clear path to partnership within a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial team. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the firm's California Labor & Employment practice, representing a diverse range of employers on complex workplace litigation.


Associates will benefit from significant client responsibility, exceptional professional development opportunities, and the support of a collegial team committed to long-term career success.


Responsibilities


  • Independently manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Represent employers in a broad range of employment disputes
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
  • Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
  • Manage all phases of discovery
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Appear in court and assist with hearings and trial preparation
  • Manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service
  • Collaborate with partners and colleagues on sophisticated, high-profile employment matters
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering practical, business-focused legal advice


Qualifications


  • 4 years of employment litigation experience
  • Experience independently managing cases through all stages of litigation
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • Experience taking and defending depositions
  • Courtroom and trial experience preferred
  • Outstanding academic credentials from a nationally recognised law school
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar


Benefits


  • Competitive salary: $365,000 – $435,000
  • Clear pathway to partnership
  • Opportunity to join a nationally recognised Labor & Employment practice within a Global Am Law 20 firm
  • Exposure to sophisticated, high-profile employment litigation
  • Significant client responsibility and direct client interaction
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive team culture
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
  • Paid family leave, paid sick leave, and generous vacation
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Lyra Health)
  • Virtual healthcare services
  • Transportation benefits
  • Backup childcare and College Coach programme
  • Tuition assistance
  • College Savings Plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Excellent platform for long-term career development at a globally recognised law firm


If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Nikita Hari for a confidential discussion.


Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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