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Employment Litigation Associate

Kaufman, Dolowich & Voluck, LLP | San Francisco, CA

Posted Date 8/29/2024
Description

Description:

Overview:
Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking an Employment Defense Litigation Associate with a minimum of 4 years of experience on either the defense or plaintiff's side for its San Francisco office. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Employment litigation experience including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour and employment contract cases.
  • Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes.
  • Experience developing strategy, drafting pleadings, taking/defending depositions, arguing motions, and the capability of working independently is preferred.
  • Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial.

Note: WFH/Hybrid Work Option.

Qualifications:
  • J.D. from an ABA accredited Law School.
  • Law Review and/or Moot Court experience is preferred.
  • Admitted to the CA bar.
  • Must possess strong academic credentials.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The total annual compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $175,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

In addition to base salary, Kaufman Dolowich offers an annual discretionary bonus, performance-based bonus, unlimited PTO, professional and client development and a full comprehensive benefits package.

As part of our ongoing effort to actively recruit and advance lawyers of diverse backgrounds, Kaufman Dolowich participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and is a five-time recognized law firm. The process measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring and significant leadership roles. Kaufman Dolowich strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich 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. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Salary130,000.00 - 175,000.00 Annual
Title
Associate / Attorney / Lawyer
Years of Experience
3-5 | 5-7 | 7+

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