Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Formal mentorship programs

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sacramento is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2+ years of litigation experience. This role involves handling diverse litigation matters in employment law, providing direct client interaction and mentorship. The ideal candidate has strong writing and analytical skills and is committed to a collaborative team environment. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and competitive compensation, including a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated outstanding academic credentials.
• Highly motivated to be part of a national practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of litigation matters.
• Participate in employment law issues including FEHA matters and class action work.
• Assume responsibility for matters commensurate with experience.

Skills

Litigation experience

Outstanding writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2+ years of litigation experience to join our Sacramento, CA office. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide range of litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that focuses on employment law issues, including single plaintiff FEHA matters, wage & hour matters, PAGA claims and class action work, as well as commercial litigation and privacy litigation.

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

• Labor and employment litigation experience is preferred; however other civil litigation experience is also welcome. Wage & hour and PAGA experience is also a plus.
• Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.
• The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters (commensurate with level of experience), and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.

• 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: $150,000 - $200,000

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