Employment Law Managing Associate Attorney

Job Title: Employment Law Managing Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A leading law firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Employment Law Managing Associate Attorney to join its team. The role involves working on a diverse range of employment law matters, including pre-litigation, high-profile individual employment disputes, class actions, and cutting-edge legal issues. This position provides the opportunity to collaborate with corporate clients, manage complex cases, and handle significant legal responsibilities.

Duties

• Handle pre-litigation employment matters, including investigations and client counseling.
• Manage high-profile single-plaintiff employment cases.
• Work on systemic discrimination and wage and hour class actions.
• Represent clients in Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) actions.
• Respond to administrative charges and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide legal advice on a wide variety of employment issues.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and attend mediations.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver practical and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-6 years of litigation experience in employment law at a reputable law firm.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client-focused approach.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar admitted in good standing.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling complex litigation matters.
• Expertise in California employment law, including class actions and PAGA.
• Strong ability to counsel clients on compliance and risk management.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Job Location

• Sacramento, CA

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being support and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible time-off program and paid parental leave.
• Generous paid holidays.
• Access to professional development, mentorship, and training opportunities.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.