SD Associate

About The Job

Our San Diego office continues to grow. We are looking for an associate with between 3-7 years of experience handling labor and employment matters for employers. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, and a salary range from $160,000 to $215,000 depending on experience. Experience defending wage and hour class and PAGA actions in California strongly preferred. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Opportunity

The attorney who fills this position will be responsible for working directly with a wide range of employer clients to provide advice and counsel on high-stakes wage and hour matters, drafting pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, handling discovery (e.g., preparing discovery, analyzing/preparing discovery responses, communicating with clients, and engaging in related motion practice), meaningfully contributing to overall strategy from case inception to completion, taking depositions, attending mediations, and engaging in settlement negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of labor and employment defense experience in California.
• Successful candidates will be highly motivated, be detail-oriented, possess excellent writing, analytical, and people skills, value a team environment, and be prepared to work independently and assume significant responsibilities.

Education

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and be in good standing in the state of California.
• Must have a California bar license.
• During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.

CDF Benefits

• Options available to work in the office, fully remote, or hybrid
• Competitive pay and incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending
• Firm-paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and LTD
• 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave program
• Work Anniversary and Birthday Reward program and other firm perks
• Business casual dress
• Annual Holiday event and more!

Commitment to Diversity

CDF is proud to have been listed in Law360's Annual Diversity Report for four years in a row as one of "Best Law Firms for Women and Minority Attorneys" in firms of similar size. We are fully committed to supporting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. CDF promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace with respect to all categories protected under applicable state and Federal law.

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