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February 24, 2026

Labor and Employment Associate

Labor & EmploymentClass ActionCounselingLitigationWage & Hour
Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP

San Francisco

Labor and Employment Associate

Dechert LLP
Dechert LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Class Action · Counseling · Litigation · Wage & Hour

PQE

3-5 years

Location

San Francisco, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Seeking associates with 3-5 years of experience in complex employment litigation.
  • Represent employers in high-stakes single plaintiff employment disputes (discrimination, retaliation, harassment) and complex wage and hour class actions.
  • Advise on proactive workforce practices and policies to prevent disputes.
  • Strong understanding of federal and State employment laws.
  • Significant experience with litigation tasks including taking and defending depositions, drafting substantive motions (e.g., motions to dismiss, summary judgment), and appearing in court for contested hearings.
  • Experience advising clients on restrictive covenant issues under California law.
  • Experience advising on California wage and hour compliance, including policy review, revision, and managing wage and hour audits.
  • Base salary of $260,000+, commensurate with class year and experience.
  • Experience with Traditional Labor matters is a plus, but not required.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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  • Amanda Finley, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Amanda Finley, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

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    Why talk to Amanda Finley, Esq.?

    Daniel Tran joined Dechert LLP's Los Angeles office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Amanda is an excellent and empowering legal recruiter! She was recommended by a good friend of mine and for good reason. She understood my goals and supported me throughout the lateral process. She also prepared me well for all my interviews and made me feel confident during them. Amanda is also very responsive and easy to talk to. She takes time to understand who you are, where you are, and where you want to be. If you want a recruiter who will keep your spirits high and set you up to achieve your goals, Amanda's the recruiter for you!

    Dechert LLP

    Daniel Tran

    Dechert LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Amanda Finley, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Amanda Finley, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Lateral Match

    Why talk to Amanda Finley, Esq.?

    Daniel Tran joined Dechert LLP's Los Angeles office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Amanda is an excellent and empowering legal recruiter! She was recommended by a good friend of mine and for good reason. She understood my goals and supported me throughout the lateral process. She also prepared me well for all my interviews and made me feel confident during them. Amanda is also very responsive and easy to talk to. She takes time to understand who you are, where you are, and where you want to be. If you want a recruiter who will keep your spirits high and set you up to achieve your goals, Amanda's the recruiter for you!

    Dechert LLP

    Daniel Tran

    Dechert LLP • Los Angeles