Employment Law Advice & Counsel Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Sacramento, CA, seeks an experienced employment law attorney to advise employers on a broad range of workplace issues and provide practical counsel aimed at reducing risk. The role emphasizes employment law advisory work over unrelated practice areas and offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.

Requirements include active California Bar admission and 3+ years of employment law experience, with strong research and writing skills and a focus on

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission.
• 3+ years of employment law experience.
• Meaningful employment advice and counsel experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic performance from an ABA-approved law school.
• Excellent client-service and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in focusing exclusively on employment law.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a broad range of employment law and workplace issues.
• Provide practical advice and counsel designed to help clients manage employment-related risks.
• Research and analyze federal and California employment laws and regulations.
• Draft employment policies, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Counsel clients regarding employee relations, workplace compliance, and employment decisions.
• Work closely with clients to understand business objectives and develop effective legal strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm when matters involve multiple areas of law.
• Deliver responsive, high-quality legal service while managing matters with increasing independence.

Skills

Employment law

Legal research

Legal writing

Client service

Education

ABA-approved law school

Job description

Pay:

$158,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded employment law practice handling sophisticated workplace matters.
• Focus your practice on employment law advice and counsel rather than being pulled across unrelated practice areas.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Build strong client relationships while providing practical, business-focused employment guidance.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, meaningful responsibility, and long-term career development.
• Receive strong benefits including 401(k) matching, profit sharing, annual bonuses, parental leave, and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Location:

Sacramento, CA — Hybrid schedule with attorneys working remotely up to two days per week.

Note:

Must have an active California Bar license and 3+ years of employment law experience, with meaningful employment advice and counsel experience. Candidates should have a strong interest in practicing exclusively in employment law.

About Us

We are a respected business law firm with a sophisticated employment law practice and a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration, and client service. Our attorneys work together to provide practical, high-quality legal counsel while building rewarding careers in a collegial environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise employers on a broad range of employment law and workplace issues.
• Provide practical advice and counsel designed to help clients manage employment-related risks.
• Research and analyze federal and California employment laws and regulations.
• Draft employment policies, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Counsel clients regarding employee relations, workplace compliance, and employment decisions.
• Work closely with clients to understand business objectives and develop effective legal strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm when matters involve multiple areas of law.
• Deliver responsive, high-quality legal service while managing matters with increasing independence.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission.
• 3+ years of employment law experience.
• Meaningful employment advice and counsel experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic performance from an ABA-approved law school.
• Excellent client-service and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in focusing exclusively on employment law.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll have the opportunity to build a focused employment law practice while working with talented attorneys and sophisticated clients. We value collaboration, professionalism, initiative, and exceptional client service, and we provide the flexibility, resources, and support needed to grow as an employment law advisor.

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Benefits:

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