Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is Hiring in San Francisco
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Location: San Francisco
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is a leading law firm specializing in labor and employment law, as well as higher education law. Our attorneys represent employers of all sizes ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and higher educational institutions. We are committed to delivering practical, strategic solutions that best serve our client’s interests. As a firm known for its collaborative and innovative approaches to challenging labor and employment legal issues, we seek a skilled Associate Attorney with a strong background in employment law or related areas to join our growing team.
Position Overview:
We are looking for an Associate Attorney with approximately 2-4 years of legal experience to support our labor and employment practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact cases and directly contribute to client success. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, legal writing skills, and the ability to manage complex matters in labor and employment disputes, as well as higher education-related legal issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in traditional labor and employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour claims, and wrongful termination cases.
- Represent clients in Class Action/PAGA litigation.
- Advise higher education institutions on Title IX compliance, student conduct matters, and other relevant regulations.
- Draft and review contracts, policies, and handbooks.
- Provide counsel on workplace investigations, employee relations issues, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
- Participate in mediations, depositions, and hearings before administrative agencies and in court.
- Conduct legal research and prepare detailed memoranda and briefs.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- 2-4 years of experience in labor and employment law, with a preference for candidates with exposure to higher education law.
- Strong litigation and legal writing skills.
- Experience drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team while also managing individual cases.
- Demonstrated interest in staying current with evolving labor laws, higher education regulations, and employment policies.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Why Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP?
- Competitive salary (approximate range of $195,000 to $240,000) and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys in a supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Reasonable billable requirement of 1750 annual hours.
- A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Julia Aranda at JAranda@hkemploymentlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you!