Labor & Employment Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) - SAC

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance with HSA

401(k)

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A global law firm in Sacramento seeks a 2nd–4th year Associate for its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills, as well as litigation experience. Responsibilities include handling employment class and individual litigation and providing strategic legal advice on labor issues. Competitive salary range of $230,000 to $285,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• Litigation experience is important.
• Wage and hour substantive background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on employment class and individual litigation.
• Represent employers in employment discrimination and harassment cases.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on labor and employment issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Litigation experience

Education

Strong academic credentials

Member of the California State Bar

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full‑time employment opportunity for a 2nd–4th year Associate in the Labor & Employment Practice of our Sacramento office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Labor & Employment Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.

Job Requirements

Qualified candidates will have strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and the desire and initiative to "take ownership" over work and career. Litigation experience is important, and wage and hour substantive background is a plus. Practice includes employment class and individual litigation, unfair competition, and representing employers with respect to employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, personnel policies, wage and hour compliance, and employment agreements, along with other labor and employment issues. The candidate must have strong academic credentials and be a member of the California State Bar.

Practice Summary

Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment Group provides national and international corporations with strategic legal advice on all matters concerning the employment relationship. With 200+ practitioners around the globe, we offer national and international organizations strategic and practical legal services that are focused on maximizing human resource potential.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample.

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third‑party submissions; for access, contact Jessica Fijolek.

Expected Pay Range For This Position

$230,000 - $285,000 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit‑based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non‑discrimination on any protected basis.