Employment Litigation Associate- Mid-level

California Job Shop; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Job summary

California Job Shop is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate in Sacramento. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and be admitted to practice in California. This role offers the opportunity to manage California wage-hour class action matters and engage in significant litigation responsibilities. Compensation ranges from $185,000 to $215,000 depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle California wage-hour class action matters and PAGA cases.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Title: Employment Litigation Associate, Mid-Level

Location: Sacramento, CA

Schedule: Full-time

Overview

Our client is seeking Associate Attorneys with 3‑5 years of litigation experience to join their employment practice in Sacramento, CA. This position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and work closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience handling California wage‑hour class action matters and PAGA cases. Candidates should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced setting are essential. We are looking for someone who is motivated, takes initiative, and works well both independently and as part of a team.

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we welcome applications from talented litigators in other practice areas who bring strong core skills and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law. If you have solid litigation experience and are eager to grow your practice in this area, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California and hold a JD from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• 3‑5 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.

Compensation: $185,000–$215,000 DOE with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve‑out election, profit sharing, life insurance and more.