Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan

Holidays and parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance

Job summary

This nationally recognized labor and employment law firm in Sacramento seeks a Junior Employment Litigation Associate to support employer-side matters from discovery through trial. The role emphasizes strong writing, sharp analysis, and professional communication within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of litigation experience, CA Bar status, and a track record of solid academics. The firm offers a robust benefits package and a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• One to two years of litigation experience.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Employment litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare complaints, answers, and other initial pleadings.
• Research and draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Prepare agency position statements.
• Assist with deposition preparation and take or defend depositions as needed.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex employment law issues.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Assist with case strategy, document review, and hearing preparation.
• Communicate clearly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines across matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

California Bar

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Position Title: Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Salary Range: $160,000 - $170,000 annually / DOE

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate for its Sacramento office. This attorney will support employer-side litigation matters by drafting discovery, preparing pleadings and motions, developing agency position statements, and assisting with cases throughout the litigation lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a motivated early-career attorney with strong writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, and the initiative to pursue meaningful hands-on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Prepare complaints, answers, and other initial pleadings
• Research and draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Prepare agency position statements
• Assist with deposition preparation and take or defend depositions as experience
• develops
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex employment law issues
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation
• Assist with case strategy, document review, and hearing preparation
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and internal
• teams
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines across matters involving different partners
• Seek out substantive assignments through the firm’s flexible case staffing model

Requirements:

• One to two years of litigation experience
• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Employment litigation experience preferred
• Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, motions, or agency position statements
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with firm contributions for eligible employees
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and voluntary supplemental insurance programs

This is an exceptional opportunity to handle sophisticated, high-stakes litigation while building your career within a firm known for its market reputation, technological innovation, and supportive partners. If you are ready to take ownership of complex trade secret disputes and grow alongside respected employment litigators,