2026 Labor & Employment Associate (4 to 7 years) - San Francisco
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Notable value due to the attractive salary range and comprehensive training opportunities at a distinguished firm.
- Attractive salary: $305,000–$360,000/year
- Robust mentorship and training opportunities
- Engagement in significant legal cases
- Requires expertise in California labor laws
Pros
- Salary range of $305,000 to $360,000 is competitive
- Access to extensive resources and mentorship
- Engagement in impactful labor and employment cases
Cons
- Expectations for high performance and responsibility
- Requires California law license upon hiring
- Limited remote flexibility in a law firm setting
Who it's for
Mid-level • Full-time, office-based
Good fit
- Mid-level labor and employment lawyers
- Legal professionals focused on growth and development
- Individuals interested in complex legal litigation
Not recommended for
- Entry-level law graduates
- Candidates seeking fully remote opportunities
- Individuals without a strong litigation background
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience for our San Francisco office. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
The Day-To-Day
As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
You Have
- 4 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
- The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
- Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
More About Seyfarth
With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers
**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The salary range for this role is $305,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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Location Specific Language
This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105
