Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Formal mentorship and training

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Robust benefits package

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer is looking for an experienced Employment Advice and Counseling Attorney to join their Fresno, CA office. The position involves representing local and national employers on various labor and employment matters.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience and 3 years in labor law advice. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and direct involvement in complex legal issues, along with a robust benefits package including competitive compensation and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• 3+ years of significant advice and counseling work in labor and employment law.
• Must be licensed to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-litigation and litigation matters as needed.
• Engage in marketing efforts to grow a book of business.
• Draft handbooks and safety programs for employers.

Skills

Civil litigation

Employee leave handling

Labor law advice

Client interaction

California OSHA compliance

Education

Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Our Fresno, CA office has an opportunity for an experienced Employment Advice and Counseling Attorney to join the firm's dynamic and sophisticated practice representing premier local and national employers. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of labor & employment matters involving cutting-edge topics and premier, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that handles litigation ranging from single plaintiff employment litigation to PAGA claims and wage & hour class actions while also advising an ever growing list of clients on all matters of labor and employment matters.

O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation and at least 3+ years of significant advice and counseling work in labor and employment law
• Experience with handling of employee leaves, drafting handbooks, providing managerial trainings, meeting with clients, familiarity with Cal/OSHA regulations and requirements, drafting safety programs for employers, assessing company HR policies and procedures to determine legal compliance, working with clients to reduce risk associated with employee terminations and restructuring, and other similar advice and counseling tasks
• Able to assist with discovery, motions, and other litigation work on an as needed basis and handle multiple pre-litigation matters as needed
• Willingness to engage in marketing efforts to help create and grow a book of business
• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Must be license to practice in CA

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters
• Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates
• Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Robust benefits package; health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program

Salary Range: $145,000 to $200,000