Labor & Employment Associate - Sacramento

About the Role

Our client, a highly regarded Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Sacramento office. This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized employment practice and work alongside experienced attorneys on sophisticated workplace matters. The team represents employers across a variety of industries and offers associates meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to a broad range of labor and employment issues.

Role Summary

The associate will work closely with clients and senior attorneys on a variety of employment matters, ranging from single-plaintiff disputes to complex workplace issues. This role offers hands-on experience, substantive responsibility, and the opportunity to develop a well-rounded labor and employment practice within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case-related proceedings.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, leave and accommodation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Assist employers with administrative charges and agency investigations.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, workplace policies, and risk management issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Active California bar admission required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing litigation responsibilities and client interaction.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Who Should Apply

• Attorneys looking for more hands-on responsibility, client interaction, and the opportunity to work on a broad range of employment matters within a nationally recognized practice.
• Attorneys seeking sophisticated employer-side work and direct client exposure.
• Lawyers who enjoy a mix of litigation and advisory work.
• Candidates interested in long-term professional growth within a well-established practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range of $215,000-$255,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate seeking high-level employment law work, strong mentorship, and a platform that offers both professional development and long-term growth within a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice.