Labor & Employment – Midlevel ADA Title III Associate (California or Washington, D.C.)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Location
District of Columbia, California-Los Angeles, California-San Francisco, California-Sacramento
Description
At Seyfarth, great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with top practitioners in the field 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 an Associate with at least 3 years of litigation experience who will become a member of the firm’s ADA Title III Team, a specialty group within the Labor & Employment Department. Strong litigation skills are a must, and substantive experience with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state laws is a plus (but not absolutely necessary). The Associate can be based out of either our California or Washington, D.C. offices. THE DAY-TO-DAY: You will be a part of the firm’s ADA Title III Team— a group of collegial attorneys nationwide who are some of the top practitioners and subject matter experts in the nation on Title III and other federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public accommodations. The Team handles a significant share of the more than 12,000 federal ADA Title III lawsuits filed each year, some involving the most cutting edge issues in this practice area. Your work will include defending lawsuits brought against our Fortune 500 clients in ADA Title III litigation hotspots, with a focus on federal and state courts, counseling clients on compliance matters, and responding to DOJ and agency investigations into alleged discriminatory practices. As part of the ADA Title III Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases, typically directly with one of the three partners on the Team. This means you will learn from the best. You will also interact regularly with the other attorneys as part of this close knit and supportive group. YOU MUST HAVE: • Excellent academic credentials; • Stellar analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills; • Admission to the California or Washington, D.C. Bar (required); • Strong litigation experience (e.g. writing, analysis, research, communication); • Experience with single plaintiff and/or class action lawsuits arising under Title III of the ADA and related state disability access laws preferred; • Willingness to come into the office three days a week, or more if required. 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. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 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: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Century City & Downtown LA Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. San Francisco Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Sacramento Pursuant to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The salary range for this role is $240,000-$310,000. 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, geographical location 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). #CA-SU #CA-JS #CA-BC MULTI-OFFICE LOCATION INFORMATION: This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017 This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814 This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105 This position is based in Washington, DC 20001 At Seyfarth, great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with top practitioners in the field 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 an Associate with at least 3 years of litigation experience who will become a member of the firm’s ADA Title III Team, a specialty group within the Labor & Employment Department. Strong litigation skills are a must, and substantive experience with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state laws is a plus (but not absolutely necessary). The Associate can be based out of either our California or Washington, D.C. offices. THE DAY-TO-DAY: You will be a part of the firm’s ADA Title III Team— a group of collegial attorneys nationwide who are some of the top practitioners and subject matter experts in the nation on Title III and other federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public accommodations. The Team handles a significant share of the more than 12,000 federal ADA Title III lawsuits filed each year, some involving the most cutting edge issues in this practice area. Your work will include defending lawsuits brought against our Fortune 500 clients in ADA Title III litigation hotspots, with a focus on federal and state courts, counseling clients on compliance matters, and responding to DOJ and agency investigations into alleged discriminatory practices. As part of the ADA Title III Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases, typically directly with one of the three partners on the Team. This means you will learn from the best. You will also interact regularly with the other attorneys as part of this close knit and supportive group. YOU MUST HAVE: • Excellent academic credentials; • Stellar analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills; • Admission to the California or Washington, D.C. Bar (required); • Strong litigation experience (e.g. writing, analysis, research, communication); • Experience with single plaintiff and/or class action lawsuits arising under Title III of the ADA and related state disability access laws preferred; • Willingness to come into the office three days a week, or more if required. 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. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 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: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Century City & Downtown LA Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. San Francisco Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Sacramento Pursuant to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The salary range for this role is $240,000-$310,000. 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, geographical location 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). #CA-SU #CA-JS #CA-BC MULTI-OFFICE LOCATION INFORMATION: This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017 This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814 This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105 This position is based in Washington, DC 20001
Posted
Updated
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Specialties
ADA, Litigation, Investigations
Experience
3+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm