Emerging Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Student loan refinancing

Dependent life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips seeks a junior associate with 1-2 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting motions, and drafting agency position statements.

Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to the California Bar and a JD from an ABA accredited law school are required.
• Experience in employment law preferred but not required; strong litigation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft motions and agency position statements.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation

Discovery

Education

JD from ABA‑accredited law school

California Bar admission

Job description

The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips seeks a junior associate with 1-2 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting motions, and drafting agency position statements.

Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.