Employment Litigation Associate

OverviewKaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms?? , 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.QualificationsJ.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. 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. Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.Target Hiring Range: $130,000 - $175,000.Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.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 six-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 pr edisposition 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.

Created: 2025-06-22