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Litigation Associate, Mid-Level
Job Location:
Job Location:
West Palm Beach, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
25 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
LITIGATION ASSOCIATE - MID-LEVEL - EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION AND COUNSELING
LOCATIONS
San Francisco CA
Newport Beach CA
West Palm Beach FL
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a mid-level associate to join our Employment Law Practice in San Francisco CA Newport Beach CA or West Palm Beach FL. The role focuses on litigation in both plaintiff and defense matters together with substantive employer and employee counseling. The position is suited for an attorney who is comfortable handling high-stakes disputes while also advising clients on risk mitigation compliance and strategic personnel decisions.
THE PRACTICE
The associate will support and as appropriate take lead responsibility in matters that include:
Single-plaintiff employment litigation including discrimination retaliation harassment wrongful termination and leave-related claims.
Wage and hour litigation including class and representative actions.
Executive and professional disputes involving compensation equity separation agreements and restrictive covenants.
Trade secret and unfair competition matters arising in the employment context.
Representation of both employers and employees in state and federal court and in arbitration.
Administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.
Employer-side counseling on compliance investigations discipline termination wage practices and policy drafting.
Employee-side counseling on employment agreements compensation structures separation negotiations and claims evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence.
Draft pleadings dispositive motions discovery and substantive briefs.
Conduct and defend depositions.
Appear at hearings mediations and settlement conferences.
Provide strategic litigation and pre-litigation advice to employers and employees.
Conduct workplace investigations and assist with internal employment assessments as appropriate.
Communicate directly with clients opposing counsel and agency representatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Three to six years of employment litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
Experience handling employment cases is required.
Demonstrated experience with dispositive motions and discovery management.
Strong research writing and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of California employment statutes and civil procedure.
Active membership in the California Bar or ability to obtain admission promptly.
WHAT WE OFFER
A balanced plaintiff and defense employment practice.
Meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure.
A rigorous practice-driven environment.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Hybrid flexibility consistent with client and practice needs.
