Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Ohagan Meyer; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Mentorship program

Competitive bonuses

401(k) with employer contribution

Robust health/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer, in Sacramento, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2+ years of litigation experience to join our Sacramento, CA office. This role focuses on employment law, wage & hour, PAGA, and related commercial/privacy matters in a national practice.

The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer with mentorship, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package. Flexible hybrid schedule and E-Verify participation are offered.

Qualifications

• Labor and employment litigation experience is preferred; however other civil litigation experience is also welcome.
• Wage & hour and PAGA experience is a plus.
• Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of labor and employment litigation matters for sophisticated clients.
• Contribute to a busy national practice with initiative and accountability.
• Collaborate within a large, multidisciplinary team to deliver results.

Skills

Labor & Employment litigation

Wage & hour experience

PAGA experience

Legal writing & research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• 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.

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: $150,000 - $200,000