Employment Litigation Associate – Midlevel (Los Angeles or San Francisco)

About the role

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a midlevel associate to join its robust Employment practice in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The associate will handle a broad range of complex employment litigation matters for employers across multiple industries, including single-plaintiff claims, wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters, discrimination and harassment claims, trade secret disputes and workplace investigations. The role offers substantial client contact, hands-on litigation experience and close collaboration with partners and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions, including party and witness depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations and court appearances.
• Collaborate with clients on employment counseling and risk management issues.
• Work with partners and litigation teams on high-profile, complex matters.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Required profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in California.
• 3-5 years of relevant employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling California employment law matters.
• Prior experience at a law firm or a sophisticated in-house legal department preferred.

Required skills

• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Annualized salary range of $225,000 to $330,000, adjusted for education, training and experience.
• Benefits for full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and a Health Savings Account option.
• Sick leave, approximately three weeks of vacation per year and 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement planning, flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program and voluntary insurance options.
• Commuter and transit programs, and possible annual discretionary bonus.

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample to the firm's talent acquisition specialist.