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Labor Employment Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

A national labor and employment law firm with a Chambers USA–recognized practice is seeking an Associate (3–7 years) to join its San Diego office. The Labor & Employment Group represents and advises public and private companies on a broad range of employment law matters, including litigation, counseling, restrictive covenants, and employment-related investigations. The practice offers the opportunity to manage complex employment disputes and high-stakes matters for a diverse employer client base.


Responsibilities


  • Manage employment and labor matters from intake through resolution, including wage-and-hour class and collective actions and PAGA matters
  • Conduct legal research, fact development, and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
  • Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation events
  • Advise clients on employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and compliance with federal and California employment laws


Qualifications


  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record
  • 3 years of experience in employment litigation, including California wage-and-hour class and collective actions and PAGA matters
  • Experience managing cases through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and depositions
  • Admission to practice in California or eligibility to waive into the California Bar


Benefits


The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. With optional benefits too.


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 Naomi Griffith 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.

Salary : $210,000 - $270,000

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