San Diego - Mid-Senior Level Prevailing Wage Associate

San Diego - Mid‑Senior Level Prevailing Wage Associate

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The San Diego office of Fisher Phillips seeks an employment litigation associate with four to seven years of experience, including substantial prevailing wage experience. The ideal candidate will have experience advising companies and handling California public works and federal (Davis‑Bacon) prevailing wage matters, including defending enforcement actions and individual claims before the DIR and DLSE, as well as in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities include advising clients, drafting and responding to discovery requests and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.

Qualified candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. Successful candidates will be self‑starters who can work independently and collaboratively. Admission to the California Bar and a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school are required.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max., not heavily edited by someone other than yourself).

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Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve‑out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program. Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

The yearly salary range for this position is $230,000 – $270,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Legal
• Law Practice

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• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

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