Labor and Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with 5-12 years of experience to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group in Sacramento, CA. This position is ideal for a professional ready to handle sophisticated matters, mentor junior attorneys, and develop client relationships.

Duties

• Represent public agency and private sector clients in labor and employment litigation and counseling matters.
• Manage matters through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Advise clients on personnel and employment-related issues.
• Lead significant portions of litigation matters and collaborate with junior team members.
• Help mentor and develop attorneys within the practice group.
• Participate in practice and client development efforts.

Requirements

• 5-12 years of litigation experience; labor and employment experience preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters and bring projects to completion.
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior attorneys.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building client relationships.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active California bar license in good standing.

Skills

• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters.
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior attorneys.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Meaningful leadership and mentoring opportunities.
• Direct client contact and practice development support.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking firm culture.

The Sacramento office of this firm represents clients from every area of the state in matters involving water law, natural resources, municipal and public agency, public finance, education, construction, employment and labor, bankruptcy and creditors rights, and related litigation. The work environment is cooperative and the firms attorneys are incredibly down-to-earth; one associate claims she love[s] working as a team with the people here the lawyers, paralegals, even the staff. Billable hour expectations are very reasonable, and compensation is competitive with other Sacramento firms.