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Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer · San Francisco · United States

$160,000–$210,000 per yearFull timeLegal Counsel

Posted: 1/17/2025 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

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Our San Francisco office has an opportunity for an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join the firm’s dynamic and sophisticated practice representing premier local and national employers. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of labor & employment matters involving cutting-edge topics and premier, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that handles single plaintiff employment litigation, and wage & hour class litigation.

Firm Overview:

O’Hagan Meyer is a civil defense firm with over 400 attorneys located in 26 offices across the United States. Our nationally recognized attorneys represent a diverse range of clients in labor & employment, wage & hour, ERISA & employee benefits, commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, professional liability, and more. We pride ourselves on delivering strong legal work with excellent client service while emphasizing preventative counseling and results-oriented litigation strategies.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in civil litigation
  • Preferred experience with FEHA, agency complaint, wage & hour and other employment matters
  • Involvement in discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation
  • Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • License to practice in CA

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid schedule.
  • Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
  • Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
  • Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
  • Competitive compensation and several bonus programs.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • Robust benefits package including; health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

Salary Range: $160,000 to $210,000

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