Job Description: Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 22 consecutive years. We’ve created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for our leadership on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry and our dedication to creating a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential. Perkins Coie LLP is seeking an associate with three to five years of employment law experience to join its Labor & Employment practice group in the Los Angeles or San Francisco office. We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated passion for building a practice and a desire to work creatively with clients to find solutions. Candidates must be admitted to the California bar, have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, and experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions preferably with an AmLaw 100 law firm. Ideal candidates will have experience in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, handling wage and hour matters, and client counseling. Experience should also include drafting the following: motions to compel arbitration discovery requests and responses oppositions to motions for class certification (including declaration gathering drives) long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs Experience with conducting labor due diligence on M&A deals is also highly preferred. To apply, please submit your resume, law school transcript and writing sample. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here Compensation range: $260,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. #LI-Hybrid