Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad spectrum of employment-related claims, advise and counsel employers on employment law matters, and represent employers in various legal proceedings.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving various employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediation in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Requirements:

• JD is from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in employment law.
• Current CA Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Class Action/PAGA experience preferred.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, collaborating with experienced attorneys on complex employment litigation matters.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.