Mid-Level Employment Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A leading law firm in Sacramento is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Employment Law Associate Attorney with three or more years of experience in employment law. The role involves providing advice and counsel, as well as handling employment litigation matters. Ideal candidates will have experience in wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation, although this is not required. The position offers a hybrid remote work policy and competitive salary based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Duties

• Provide legal advice and counsel on employment law matters to clients.
• Handle employment litigation, including defense of wage and hour claims, class actions, and PAGA litigation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Conduct legal research and prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and solutions for clients.
• Maintain superior client service through consistent communication and legal expertise.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in employment law.
• Experience in employment litigation, with preferred but not required exposure to wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to the practice of law.
• Commitment to client service and excellence in legal practice.
• Licensed to practice law in California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance.

Certifications

• Admitted to the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in managing employment law matters and litigation cases.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote work policy, allowing for up to two remote workdays per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual bonuses based on objective and subjective criteria.
• Parental leave and other family-focused benefits.

This full-service business litigation firm has expertise in many areas, including entity formation and consultation, corporate transactions, intellectual property, real estate, secured transactions, taxation, and estate planning. This firms attorneys are recognized in Sacramento for their expertise in business litigation and business counseling and transactions. The firm has won cases before the Supreme Court of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. There is a strong sense of community in this firm environment. It has a strong presence in many business, arts, and charitable organizations.