Employment Litigation Associate
Plug Legal
San Francisco, CA · $260k–$365k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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This listing pays about $312,500 a year. Across 25 open employment litigation associate listings that state pay, the middle half runs $225,000 to $267,500 and the median is $239,000. That is 31% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...Elevate your legal career by joining a uniquely broad and varied employment practice at the forefront of the global innovation hub. Our Firm is seeking a high-caliber Midlevel Employment & Trade Secret Associate (3–5+ years) to join our San Francisco or Palo Alto office...