Private Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a dedicated Private Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of general litigation and/or labor and employment experience. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research and writing skills and must be admitted to practice law in the State of California. This role involves handling a variety of labor and employment matters, providing strategic legal counsel, and representing clients throughout the litigation process.

Duties:

• Represent clients in labor and employment cases, including class actions, representative actions, and individual plaintiff matters.
• Offer general employment advice and counsel on issues related to employment law, including compliance and risk management.
• Oversee all phases of discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, and managing document review.
• Draft and prepare legal motions, briefs, and other pertinent legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including preparing witnesses and managing challenging depositions.
• Participate in evidentiary hearings, status conferences, and trial preparation.
• Argue dispositive motions and other critical motions in court to support client objectives.
• Develop and implement case strategies, providing comprehensive legal guidance throughout the litigation process.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of general litigation experience and/or specific labor and employment law experience.
• Experience in managing class actions, representative actions, single plaintiff cases, and providing employment law advice and counsel.
• Demonstrated ability in handling discovery, drafting legal motions and briefs, and conducting/defending depositions.
• Experience in participating in evidentiary hearings, status conferences, arguing dispositive motions, and trial preparation.
• Admission to practice law in the State of California.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Exceptional research and writing skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal issues and draft comprehensive legal documents.
• Proficiency in managing discovery processes, drafting motions and briefs, and conducting/defending depositions.
• Skilled in participating in evidentiary hearings, status conferences, and trial-related activities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience arguing motions and representing clients in court.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic approach to case management and client service.

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.