Employment Law Associate

4 days ago


La Jolla, California, United States GAATCO Full time

Employment Law Associate (3+ Years Experience)

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid – approx. 60% in-office)

Firm: Mintz

Salary Range: $260,000 – $390,000

About the Role

Mintz is seeking an Employment Law Associate with 3+ years of experience to join the firm's expanding Employment, Labor & Benefits practice in San Diego. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of employment law matters while collaborating with a highly experienced and supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in employment litigation, counseling, and compliance work, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, wage and hour, non-compete, and breach of contract matters
  • Represent clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies
  • Provide day-to-day employment and HR-related counseling to employers
  • Draft employment policies and agreements, including employee handbooks, employment agreements, and separation agreements
  • Conduct internal workplace investigations
  • Deliver employment-related compliance training to clients
  • Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff across the firm to support client needs

Work Environment

Collaboration is a key part of the culture and are expected to work approximately 60% in-office, in accordance with the firm's hybrid work guidelines.

Qualifications

  • JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in California
  • Minimum of three years of employment law experience
  • Experience in employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies
  • Background advising employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Strong experience drafting employment policies and agreements
  • Experience conducting workplace investigations
  • Ability to deliver effective employment-related compliance trainings
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment

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