Employment Law Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a driven Employment Law Associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to join its team in Sacramento, California. The role involves working on pre-litigation matters, high-profile single plaintiff employment cases, systemic discrimination and wage and hour class actions, and Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) representative actions.

Duties

• Work on pre-litigation matters and high-profile employment cases.
• Handle systemic discrimination and wage and hour class actions.
• Respond to administrative charges and counsel clients on employment issues.
• Manage complex cases and take an active role in legal matters.
• Take and defend depositions, make court appearances, and argue motions.
• Handle mediations and related work typically managed by mid-level associates.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of litigation experience at a peer law firm.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a member of the California State Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Member of the California State Bar.

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and exceptional writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Highly motivated, creative, and practical approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.
• Paid holidays.

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.