Associate Attorney Job at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Sonoma, CA

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  • Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
  • Sonoma, CA

Job Description

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, with five offices spanning in California, is the premiere law firm representing public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits in California. Our legal experts are trusted advisors in litigation, labor relations, negotiations, employment, education, business, and construction.

The Opportunity

The San Francisco office of LCW is seeking to hire a mid-level litigation associate to join its labor and employment practice. This role offers a flexible hybrid working schedule, allowing for a balance of in-office presence and remote work, which supports both professional growth and personal well-being.

The ideal candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of California with more than 5 years of experience in employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA. Prior employment litigation experience is required. Experience in trial, mediation, or other dispute resolution processes is preferred but not required. Public sector experience is considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities

This role involves extensive client contact and primary responsibilities include:

  • Conducting substantive witness interviews
  • Managing discovery processes
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Regularly appearing and defending motions in court
  • Overseeing case management
  • Drafting dispositive motions, including: Demurrers
  • Anti-SLAPP motions
  • Motions for judgment
  • Motions for summary judgment

Compensation and Benefits

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore offers:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
  • Performance-based bonus for those who meet minimum hours requirements
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, AD&D
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Litigation Practice Area

Our litigators routinely defend our clients in complex labor, employment, and education lawsuits, up to and including trial. We pride ourselves on litigating high-stakes cases that have the potential to set precedents on cutting-edge employment and wage and hour issues. Our litigators are intimately involved in all aspects of preparing for trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

For more information about our firm and the exciting career opportunities we offer, please visit our website at lcwlegal.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Fair Chance Act Compliance

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Tags

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