Employment Litigation Associate - LA or SF
hybrid•Los Angeles, San Francisco•$255k - $330k
About this role
Employer-side employment litigation in California and nationally, including:
Single-plaintiff matters (discrimination/harassment/retaliation/wrongful termination/failure to accommodate)
Wage-and-hour litigation, including class actions and PAGA (preferred, not required)
Expect to work across the litigation lifecycle: pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, mediation/settlement, trial preparation (mirrors the way DWT describes current associate work in your examples)
What “good” looks like (practical outcomes)
Can run day-to-day components of matters with partner guidance
Strong writing: can produce crisp, persuasive motions and discovery papers
Deposition-ready: prepares outlines, defends/takes depositions effectively
Strategic thinking: understands CA wage/hour patterns and PAGA pressure points
Client service orientation aligned with DWT definition: empathy + anticipating needs + delivering what matters (from job description)
About Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service. Those principles have remained constant even as the firm has grown to more than 600 attorneys in 10 offices coast-to-coast.
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What does Davis Wright Tremaine LLP pay for a Employment Litigation Associate - LA or SF?
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP offers a competitive compensation package for the Employment Litigation Associate - LA or SF role. The salary range is USD 255k - 330k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Employment Litigation Associate - LA or SF do at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP?
The Employment Litigation Associate - LA or SF role at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP involves Employer-side employment litigation in California and nationally, including: Single-plaintiff matters (discrimination/harassment/retaliation/wrongful termination/failure to accommodate) Wage-and-hour...
Is the Employment Litigation Associate - LA or SF position at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP remote?
The Employment Litigation Associate - LA or SF position at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP offers a hybrid work arrangement, with office presence required in Los Angeles, United States. This combines the flexibility of remote work with in-person collaboration.
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