Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

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.

Legal