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Fenwick & West LLP

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Seattle
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 2 years of employment law experience in litigation and counseling, strong litigation skills, knowledge of California laws, and a business-minded approach.
  • You will counsel on employment issues, litigate cases, advise employers, and train managers on personnel systems and policies related to various workplace matters.

Requirements

  • - Junior associate with at least two (2) years of employment law experience in both litigation and counseling
  • - Experience in advising employers on a wide variety of employment law issues
  • - Strong litigation skills, including experience with single plaintiff as well as complex cases
  • - Good command of employment law, including California state and local employment laws
  • - Business-minded approach to problem solving for clients
  • - Strong background in employment law, top academics, and California bar membership

Responsibilities

  • - The Employment Group counsels and litigates in the areas of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage-hour, trade secrets/non-competition/unfair competition, workplace privacy, executive employment agreements, and many other areas pertaining to hiring, promotion, compensation and discipline.
  • - The firm regularly advises employers and trains managers concerning personnel systems, policies and practices.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Junior Associate position?

Candidates should have at least two (2) years of employment law experience in both litigation and counseling, strong litigation skills, a good command of employment law (especially California state and local laws), top academics, and California bar membership.

What types of employment law issues will I be advising on?

You will be advising on a wide variety of employment law issues, including wage/hour, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, workplace investigations, worker classification assessments, and preparation or review of employment agreements and policies.

What is the salary range for this Junior Associate position?

The anticipated salary range for this position is $235,000 - $310,000, depending on various factors including qualifications, relevant experience, education level, and location.

Are there opportunities for bonuses?

Yes, a discretionary bonus for eligible employees may be available based on performance.

What benefits does the firm offer?

Fenwick offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and programs focused on wellbeing.

How can I apply for the Junior Associate position?

To apply, please complete the online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Is training provided for the position?

Yes, the firm regularly advises employers and trains managers concerning personnel systems, policies, and practices, which may involve training opportunities for the junior associate.

What is the work environment like at Fenwick?

Fenwick is a dynamic and internationally recognized law firm with a cutting-edge litigation practice, offering a hybrid work model.

Will prior experience with start-up companies be beneficial for this role?

Yes, experience advising early and mid-stage start-up companies on employment law issues is especially valued for this position.

Is there a preferred educational background for candidates?

A strong academic background is preferred, with candidates expected to have graduated from a reputable law school.

Fenwick & West LLP

Providing legal services to the world's most innovative technology and life sciences companies.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly-traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valley’s original legal practices, today we have over 500 lawyers, patent agents, engineers and scientists serving clients from seven offices located in innovation hubs across the United States and China. Named 2023 Life Sciences Practice Group of the Year by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries redefine what’s possible.