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Mid-Level Employment Attorney

We are seeking a mid-level employment litigator (with 3-5 years of experience) who enjoys taking ownership of cases, working closely with clients, and advancing meaningful employment claims on a contract-to-hire basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who already has employment litigation experience and wants to continue developing as a strong advocate while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. You will play a key role in moving cases forward, developing litigation strategy, and advocating for employees through negotiations, mediations, and litigation. We choose cases selectively and prefer strong results over a high case load.

This is a 6-month contract position with the expectation of 2–3 days per week in our San Francisco office to foster team collaboration. You will work closely with the managing attorney and support team, with the opportunity to convert to a long-term role based on performance.

Compensation:

• Competitive base compensation $155,000 – $175,000 based upon experience.
• Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in gorgeous SF office location.
• Equal opportunity employer regardless of age, race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or military or veteran status.

Who We Are:

Nichols Law focuses on helping employees navigate issues with their employers. We’re focused on closing the wage gap for women and helping employees take care of their health and their families. Our culture thrives on exceptional service, continuous improvement, innovative thinking, and a set of core values that guide our work: being frankly realistic, proactively suggesting solutions, knowing when to collaborate, understanding flexibility goes both ways and of course showing compassion.

Responsibilities Include:

• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel via email, phone, and in-person
• Drafting discovery and briefs
• Conducting and defending depositions and court appearances
• Managing and mentoring legal assistant and paralegal

Requirements:

• Active member of the CA state bar and in good standing
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years of employment law experience.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• Experience in drafting briefs and managing discovery
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and work independently

What Will Make You Successful:

• Being a proactive self-starter, driving cases forward
• Tech-savvy & comfortable with Microsoft Office
• Friendly, patient, flexible, fun and easy to work with in a team 
• Open to feedback and learning
• Comfortable running deadlines and work product past managing attorney
• Compassionate and empathetic to client needs and team
• Enjoys a hybrid work experience, living within an hour commute to the office

A Note from Our Managing Attorney:

Thank you for considering Nichols Law! We’re in a growth phase and are eager to find the right person who aligns with our fun yet high-performing team culture. We love to help people learn and grow. But we don’t have the time for that right now. We need a mid-level attorney with experience in employment law and litigation. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand holding. If you resonate with our firm’s story and success criteria, we’d love to meet you! Send us your resume, the reason you’re interested in the role, a legal writing sample and 3 references from the last three years.