Of Counsel/ Junior Partner

gpac; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney at Of Counsel / Junior Partner level for a national practice. The role focuses on handling both single-plaintiff matters and wage & hour class actions in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of employment litigation experience, including wage & hour matters, FEHA exposure, and advising employers on compliance. A portable book is not required; CA licensure is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience with wage & hour matters.
• Exposure to FEHA claims.
• Advising employers on compliance.
• Candidates with plaintiff and defense experience encouraged; prior billing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle both single-plaintiff employment matters and complex wage & hour class actions.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Take ownership of sophisticated, high-impact matters.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop case strategy.

Skills

Employment litigation

Wage & hour litigation

FEHA compliance

Case management

Client counseling

Job description

A well-established, nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney (Of Counsel / Junior Partner level) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who enjoys handling both single-plaintiff employment matters and complex wage & hour class actions in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of employment litigation experience, including strong exposure to wage & hour matters and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution. Experience with FEHA claims and advising employers on compliance is highly valued. Candidates with a mix of plaintiff and defense experience are encouraged to apply; prior billing experience is a plus. A portable book is not required, though certainly welcomed. Active licensure in California is required.

This role offers flexibility with a fully remote option anywhere in the U.S., along with meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated, high-impact matters.

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation in the range of $225K-$275K, plus bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid or fully remote work model
• Hands-on responsibility with complex litigation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and parental leave
• 401(k) with employer contribution

If you're looking to step into a role that offers autonomy, strong compensation, and long-term growth potential within a respected platform, this could be a great fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.