Sacramento - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Sacbar; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Student loan refinancing

Job summary

The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its employment practice. Ideal candidates have California wage-hour class action and PAGA experience and will handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions, while collaborating with partners on complex matters.

Candidates must be admitted to the California bar and hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience in employment matters.
• Experience handling wage-hour class actions and PAGA cases is preferred.
• Strong writing and analytical abilities are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Work closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Deposition skills

Discovery management

Team collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

California bar admission

Job description

Sacramento - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips is seeking associates with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join its employment practice. 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 also welcome applications from talented litigators in other practice areas who bring strong core skills and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in California and hold a JD from an ABA accredited law school.

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

The yearly salary range for this position is $185,000 - $215,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.