Employment (Plaintiff Side) Associate Attorney

A law firm in Sacramento, CA  is seeking an Employment (Plaintiff Side) Associate Attorney with the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Employment Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling plaintiff-side employment law cases, including drafting legal documents, conducting research, participating in mediations, and collaborating with clients and team members.

Duties:

• Draft motions, responses to discovery, and initial pleadings.
• Conduct legal research on employment law issues.
• Collaborate with clients and team members on W&H cases, including class actions.
• Draft various legal documents for State and Federal Courts.
• Oversee mediation and court approval processes for employment cases.
• Manage pleadings filing, service of process, and compliance with deadlines.
• Handle employment-related disputes, including discrimination and wrongful termination cases.
• Collaborate with HR departments and management on employment policies.
• Participate in mediations and second-chair experiences in employment law matters.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 3-5 years of experience practicing employment law on the plaintiff side.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment regulations.
• Exceptional writing, research, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software.
• Background in plaintiff-side employment matters.

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay current of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Education:

JD degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Active membership in the California State Bar.

Benefits offered:

• 100% Paid Medical
• 100% Paid Dental
• 100% Paid Vision
• 401K
• Sick & Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Continuing Education
• Paid Bar membership and associations
• Bonus programs