Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment Litigation

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement seeks an attorney to represent employers in labor and employment litigation in Sacramento, CA, with hybrid work options. The role offers exposure to wage-and-hour class actions and broader employment matters, plus structured mentorship and training from experienced attorneys.

Candidates must have 1+ year of litigation experience, a California Bar license, and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar admission.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Understanding of state and federal court procedures and employment-related agency processes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and proactively move work forward.
• Wage and hour class action experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters.
• Support defense of wage and hour class actions alongside experienced attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and develop strong legal analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with case strategy, preparation, discovery, and day-to-day litigation activities.
• Handle assigned matters with increasing ownership and responsibility.
• Gain exposure to single-plaintiff employment cases, labor matters, and administrative agency proceedings.
• Work closely with senior attorneys while receiving training, oversight, and mentorship.
• Manage deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Communicate clearly with attorneys, clients, and other legal professionals.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pay:

$150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your career in a sophisticated labor and employment litigation practice with meaningful courtroom and case experience.
• Gain hands-on exposure to wage and hour class actions while also working across broader employment matters.
• Learn directly from experienced attorneys through structured mentorship, training, and collaborative casework.
• Take ownership of assignments and develop the confidence to drive matters forward.
• Enjoy opportunities to work on single-plaintiff litigation, labor matters, and administrative agency proceedings.
• Benefit from discretionary year-end, business origination, and referral bonus opportunities.
• Receive comprehensive benefits, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, CLE support, and professional development resources.

Location:

Sacramento, CA — Hybrid, offering the flexibility to collaborate in person while maintaining a modern work arrangement.

Note:

Candidates must have an active California Bar license and 1+ year of litigation experience. Wage and hour class action experience is preferred but not required.

About Us

We are a nationally established boutique labor and employment law practice focused on providing sophisticated, practical representation to employers. Our attorneys collaborate closely on complex matters while emphasizing mentorship, professional development, and high-quality client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters.
• Support defense of wage and hour class actions alongside experienced attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and develop strong legal analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with case strategy, preparation, discovery, and day-to-day litigation activities.
• Handle assigned matters with increasing ownership and responsibility.
• Gain exposure to single-plaintiff employment cases, labor matters, and administrative agency proceedings.
• Work closely with senior attorneys while receiving training, oversight, and mentorship.
• Manage deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Communicate clearly with attorneys, clients, and other legal professionals.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar admission.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Understanding of state and federal court procedures and employment-related agency processes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and proactively move work forward.
• Wage and hour class action experience is a strong plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney who wants to develop deep labor and employment litigation experience rather than simply handle routine assignments. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys, receive meaningful mentorship and training, and gain exposure to sophisticated wage and hour and employment matters. The collaborative environment, professional development support, and increasing responsibility make this a strong platform for long-term career growth.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance